Job Title: Sheet Metal Fabricator STATUS: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Location: Abilene, TX Department: Fabrication Reports to: Assembly Lead Be the Difference with JTS | Mission Critical Group! At JTS| Mission Critical Group, we don’t just hire employees, we empower skilled professionals to drive real impact. Through our people-centered management approach, we attract, hire, and retain exceptional individuals by fostering a culture where innovation thrives, transparency is valued, and resilience is key. Our core values—Have Humanity, Be Transparent, Drive Innovation, Be Resilient, Always Reliable, and Grit—define the way we work and succeed together. Come be a part of the MCG Way, where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your career has purpose. Join us and help shape the future! Job Summary: Sheet Metal Fabricator is essential in assisting our fabrication department. This role is responsible for preparing, fabricating, and cutting metal products for assembly using a variety of tools and machines, such as presses, shears, saws, and lathes. This position will be working daily on machines that prepare steel metal products for the assembly of our power packaging units, as well as moving equipment and material with the assistance of a forklift. In the fabrication department you are a crucial part of the manufacturing process. Who You Are: Detail Oriented: You must pay close attention to the specifics and fine details of each task at hand. Reliable: You must be able to get the job done with accuracy, trustworthiness, and follow-through. Willing to Learn – You must be able to take on new tasks and ask questions. You must be excited to learn something new. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Install, align, and lock/flip specified punches, dies, or other fixtures in rams or bed of brake press, using hand tools such as dial calipers and inspection gauges. • Assemble lifts, positions, and remove work pieces from machinery. • Operate and maintain machinery and equipment, such as a Brake Sheet, Plasma Cutter, and a Fiber Laser. • Operate CNC machines and other automated equipment to perform tasks with precision. • Operate a circular saw. • Study shop drawings, blueprints, work orders and production schedules to determine specifications such as materials to be used, dimensions and tolerances. • Set up and operate specialized equipment and tooling for fabrication of stainless sheet metal products. • Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other team members to achieve project goals. • Lay-out and examine metal stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met. • Clean and lubricate the machines. • Knowledge of jobsite safety and ability to always ensure a safe workplace. REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma or GED is required. • Management experience (preferred). • 3 - 5 years' experience in a manufacturing or construction environment • 3+ years' experience with operating press brake/shear • An understanding of proper use, cleaning, and lubricating of machines and tools. • Experience using roll tables and circular saws preferred. • Experience operating a forklift. • Good math skills and the knowledge to read a tape measure. • Experience reading and applying a decimal chart as well as calculating circumference and bend radius is needed to be successful in this role. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Highly detail oriented, watching for quality and correct measurements with each piece. • Safely perform tasks in an efficient and productive and timely manner. • Work in a team environment where you are reliable, responsible, and highly dependable. • Ability to read and understand tape measures and blueprints. • Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized environment, promoting a culture of safety and compliance. • Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment requiring the employee to stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch throughout an 8-to-10-hour day. • Strength to carry product, equipment, and tools up to 50 pounds and push or pull product up to 100 pounds. • Ability to work in both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. • Ability to pass a background check and drug screening At JTS, we take pride in producing high-quality, American-made products while providing a workplace where employees can thrive. With locations in Caldwell and Nampa, ID, and Abilene, TX, we offer a supportive, fast-paced environment with excellent benefits and career growth opportunities. ✨ What JTS Offers: Competitive Pay – Weekly pay ️ Time Off – Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays Comprehensive Benefits – Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance Retirement Savings – 401k with a 4% employer match Proudly American-Made – Be part of a company committed to U.S. manufacturing Wellness & Support – Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program Career Growth – Development opportunities to help you advance Perks & Discounts – Shoes for Crews and more Engaging Culture – Company events and a team-driven environment’ Safety First – Work in a fast-paced, continuous-run manufacturing facility that prioritizes a “Safety First” culture. Join a company that values quality, hard work, and the people who make it all happen. Apply today! 0gJ73s0pQe
See More Details >>TheJourneyman Sheet Metal/HVAC Installer plays a vital role on our field team, handling the precise installation of ductwork, HVAC systems, and ventilation components that form the core of building comfort and performance. From layout and assembly to final connections and system checks, this role ensures every detail is aligned with project specs and quality standards. Working with experienced foremen and skilled tradespeople, you'll have the opportunity to sharpen your technical abilities, stay current with evolving HVAC practices, and take ownership of your work in the field. Whether you're aiming to lead a crew or become a go-to expert in system installations, this position sets the foundation for long-term growth. Sheet Metal Installers are known for their attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and pride in craftsmanship. Their work supports building efficiency, safety, and air quality-making them a critical part of every project we deliver. RK Overview RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers' biggest ideas to life. Position Summary Performs the full range of Journeyman or Master Journeyman level duties for Plumbing, Piping, Sheet Metal, Electrical, Ironworking, and Welding in the construction, finishing, repair, etc. of buildings. Role Responsibilities • Perform trade-specific tasks on a construction site. • Oversee the productivity of crew. • Ensure schedules and deadlines are met. • Perform some layout activities. • Perform some material takeoffs as necessary. • Trade-related material, tool, and equipment requisitions. • Perform planned maintenance tasks as assigned. • Perform equipment start-up with associated documentation. • Perform quality control inspections. • Technical troubleshooting and diagnostics when needed. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications • High school degree or GED preferred or equivalent combination of skills and experience. • Journeyman or Master License required. • Good physical condition and ability to stand for extended periods of time. • Good dexterity and eye-hand coordination. • Aptitude for technical problem-solving. • Familiarity with building codes and current laws/regulations. • Ability to maintain clean and orderly tools/work area. • Good communication skills both verbal and written. • Expert knowledge of trade tools, equipment, and materials. • Keen eye for detail. Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability • Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas. • Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations. • Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch. • Work in all types of weather. • Ability to lift, move, and/or carry 50 lbs. What Sets RK Industries Apart Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Employment Type: Full-Time
See More Details >>The Sheet Metal/HVAC Foreman is a driving force on our mechanical field team, leading the safe, efficient installation of ductwork, equipment, and ventilation systems across a variety of commercial and industrial projects. From coordinating crews and managing layouts to resolving design conflicts and maintaining quality control, this role is essential to project success from start to finish. As a foreman, you’ll bring technical expertise and leadership together—guiding installers, supporting apprentices, and working closely with project managers and field engineers to meet critical deadlines. Your hands-on knowledge of HVAC systems, code requirements, and jobsite sequencing makes you a trusted leader and key problem-solver in the field. Sheet Metal Foremen are respected for their craftsmanship, communication, and ability to lead high-performing crews. Their work ensures systems are built with precision and delivered with excellence, making them essential to every successful build. RK Overview RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers’ biggest ideas to life. Position Summary Provide comprehensive onsite practical and technical direction pertaining to contract scope of work. Oversee the scheduling, coordination, and supervision of all onsite crew activities. Supervise and coordinate all on site field operations of RK Mechanical, Inc. and associated sub-contractors. Adhere to project schedule and orchestrate timely project completion within budgeted costs. Role Responsibilities • Work within the perimeters of the project budget. • Ensure quality craftsmanship on all mechanical system installations. • Develop ‘Master Plan’ approach for project. • Execute, supervise and maintain CPMI. • Schedule daily and weekly scope of work activities. • Material, tool, and equipment requisitions. • Maintain proper journeyman to apprentice ratio. • Code compliance. • Conflict resolution. • Assist Corporate Safety Managers as requested. • Customer satisfaction and public relations liaison. • Indirect supervision. • Performs technical responsibilities. • Contributes to the development and improvement of concepts, techniques and procedures. • Coordinates own tasks with a specific range of responsibilities under established procedures. • Contributes to a team under general supervision of an experienced professional or manager. • Skilled specialist or recent college/university graduate. • Role specific skills and experience required. • Requires judgment or initiative in resolving issues and making recommendations. • Supervision and guidance of crews. Qualifications • Comply with all company policies and procedures. • All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected. • RK Mechanical employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirements of RK Mechanical Orientation, site specific orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Identification and Reporting, and OSHA 30. • Project Foreman Plumbing require a minimum of Journeyman Plumbers License. Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability • Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas. • Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations. • Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch. • Work in all types of weather. • Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools. • Ability to lift and carry 36 to 50 lbs. occasionally, and/or 22 to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 11 to 15 pounds of force constantly to move objects. What Sets RK Industries Apart Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Abilene, TX typically starts with a structured apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to five years, requiring approximately 8,000 hours of training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with a projected job growth of 0.2% from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Abilene earn an average of $762.86 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $1143.86 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Sheet Metal Workers National Training Fund help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
