Fabricator Job Highlights Title Fabricator Type Full Time (2nd shift) Experience 1+ Years Function Management/Manufacturing Location Lewisburg, TN, United States Company Wastequip Company Profile Wastequip is the leading manufacturer of waste-handling equipment. Wastequip’s broad range of waste equipment and services are used to collect, process, and transport recyclables, solid waste, liquid waste, and organics. The company’s brands include Wastequip, Toter, Galbreath, Pioneer, Accurate, Amrep, Mountain Tarp, Cusco, and Go to Parts. Job Profile • The company is hiring a Fabricator to support its manufacturing operation. • Possess skills and experience necessary to fabricate steel parts and tools using a variety of machines. Educational Qualification • No education level is mentioned, yet a High School Diploma will be a plus Work Experience • Possess 1+ years of prior production experience (preferred) • Prior experience operating a Press Brake or Shear. Set up experience (a plus) • Experienced in a fast-paced production environment Duties/Responsibilities • Fabricate steel and other metal parts as indicated by the work order and blueprints • Inspects work to verify dimensions • Lays out cutting lines on metal when shearing single pieces • Lifts workpiece manually or by hoist or crane to machine bed or roller table and positions it against side guide and end stops • Operates portable shear to cut sheet metal • Operating a Press Brake or Shear • Positions and clamps the stops and side guides to set the length and angle of cut • Starts machine, which clamps workpiece and lowers the blade to cut metal • Tilts bed, blade, or installs fixtures to shear, bevel, or trim fabricated items • Turns handwheels to adjust the rake (angle) and pressure of the blade Skills/Knowledge/Abilities • Ability to read blueprints and measuring tape • Able to pass all EHS-required tests and clearances • Basic math and problem-solving skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure) • Understanding of basic CNC controls Benefits/Perks • 401k Retirement Plan • Health Care • Holidays • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Short/Long Term Disability • Tuition Reimbursement Employer’s Statement Wastequip is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. All qualified applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other class protected by applicable law.
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Lewisburg, TN, typically begins with an 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 licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with an average hourly wage of $21.23, translating to an annual salary of approximately $44,200. In Lewisburg, TN, apprentices earn an average of $15.30 per hour, with an annual overtime average of $2,800. 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—often exceeding $56,000 annually for experienced professionals.
