Metal Fabricator Job Summary: A manufacturer of spiral, oval and rectangular duct pipe systems is looking for a metal fabricator to join their team. This is high energy fast paced environment, with opportunities to work individually and in a group. Metal Fabricator Requirements: • Working with blueprints and work orders • Cuts bends and shapes sheet metal to required dimensions • Connects pieces by rolling and hammering seams together • Ability to manipulate and assembly large components • Loading of trucks using pallet jacks Schedule & Pay: • 1st Shift, Monday - Friday 6:30am-3:00pm with overtime as needed • $17-$18/HR depending on experience Metal Fabricator Qualifications: • Ability to work within deadlines • Safe use of metal working tools • Must have good math and measuring • Physical stamina to perform tasks Apply Now! • Quick Apply Here • Send us your resume: jobs.grandrapidsmi@expresspros.com • Give our office a call: 616-281-0611 • Stop by our office: 1760 44th Street SW, Suite 10, Wyoming, MI 49519, Inside the Chateau Centre. Location: Grand Rapids, MI Position Type: Full time evaluation hire What Makes Express Employment Professionals Different? Express Employment Professionals is a local employment agency that has been helping people find great jobs in Grand Rapids since 1996. We focus on helping people find permanent, long term positions at some of the best companies in the area. Every week we are actively working with 130+ companies in the Greater Grand Rapids area. Express has a wide variety of jobs available, including: • Light Industrial • Skilled Trades • Administrative • Professional Benefits of working with Express: • Weekly Pay • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance • 401(K) Savings Plan • Holiday and Vacation Pay • Scholarship programs • Free Online Training Apply today on the ExpressJobs app! Search for other great job openings in your area, build your profile, and apply, all from your mobile device. Available in the Apple App Store or Google Play.
See More Details >>pDescription/ppSets up and operates brake press to bend or form sheet metal to blueprint or engineering specifications by performing the following duties./ppbr//ppDuties and responsibilities/pulliReads and interprets blueprints, engineering specifications and travelers to determine die requirements, setup procedures, control settings and sequences. Calculates and sets machine controls to position machine in relationship to work piece.nbsp;nbsp;/liliLoads control media in machine controller or enters commands to retrieve preprogrammed instructions from data base.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/liliSelects and positions dies in machine ram and bed. Tightens tooling to secure proper placement and operation of punches/dies.nbsp;nbsp;/liliRequests or retrieves material/parts be brought to operator location by general machines material handler./liliPositions work piece manually or with the help of fellow team member to align to dies placement. Starts machine to lower ram or depresses pedal to activate ram that bends metal./liliVerifies dimensions of work piece and requests 1st piece inspection approval. Enters commands or manually adjusts machine controls to correct malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining. Performs periodic quality inspections throughout production run.nbsp;nbsp;/liliMeet or exceed the production rates while maintaining the required quality. Minimize set-up times while ensuring machines and tools are used to maximize output safely with minimum wear on the machines and tools.nbsp;nbsp;/liliIdentify, analyze and eliminate specific causes for rejected parts. Troubleshoot problems as they occur. Seek assistance from other team members or Trainer when needed./liliCompletes all necessary information on traveler as required. Contacts general machine material handler to have material moved to next location./liliParticipates in team and self-improvement training./liliFollows all safety rules as outlined in team member handbook./liliAssists in other work centers as required./li/ulpbr//ppRequirements/pulliHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 3 or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in metal fabrication or working knowledge of metals and equipment a plus. Must be capable of working with resource planning systems (bar coding) for proper recording of operations, time and labor. Must be a team player continually demonstrating desired standardization, synchronization and disciplines required in press brake/general machine team./liliAbility to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, travelers, safety rules, set-up notes, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with fellow team members. Ability to properly complete travelers for all jobs performed.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/liliAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be capable of calculating bend allowances and performing other mathematical calculations required when performing machining operations in press brakes and general machines. Must be capable for reading micrometers, calipers and tape measure./liliAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations./liliMust possess a valid Michigan driver's license to be licensed as a qualified lift truck driver at DeWys Manufacturing, Inc./li/ulpbr//ppWorking conditions/ppbr//ppWhile performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts while operating brake presses. The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to loud, depending on volume of machines in operation in the work center. Hearing protection is available for team member use but is not required as personal protective equipment. Safety glasses must be worn at all times by team members./ppbr//ppPhysical requirements/ppbr//ppWhile performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand. Team member is also required to use hands to hold and grasp metal work pieces. Must regularly lift and or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. When work pieces exceed 50 pounds, team member obtains assistance from fellow team members or uses a power lift truck to move materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision./ppbr//ppDirect reports/ppbr//ppThis job has no direct reports./ppbr//p pDescription/ppSets up and operates brake press to bend or form sheet metal to blueprint or engineering specifications by performing the following duties./ppbr//ppDuties and responsibilities/pulliReads and interprets blueprints, engineering specifications and travelers to determine die requirements, setup procedures, control settings and sequences. Calculates and sets machine controls to position machine in relationship to work piece.nbsp;nbsp;/liliLoads control media in machine controller or enters commands to retrieve preprogrammed instructions from data base.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/liliSelects and positions dies in machine ram and bed. Tightens tooling to secure proper placement and operation of punches/dies.nbsp;nbsp;/liliRequests or retrieves material/parts be brought to operator location by general machines material handler./liliPositions work piece manually or with the help of fellow team member to align to dies placement. Starts machine to lower ram or depresses pedal to activate ram that bends metal./liliVerifies dimensions of work piece and requests 1st piece inspection approval. Enters commands or manually adjusts machine controls to correct malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining. Performs periodic quality inspections throughout production run.nbsp;nbsp;/liliMeet or exceed the production rates while maintaining the required quality. Minimize set-up times while ensuring machines and tools are used to maximize output safely with minimum wear on the machines and tools.nbsp;nbsp;/liliIdentify, analyze and eliminate specific causes for rejected parts. Troubleshoot problems as they occur. Seek assistance from other team members or Trainer when needed./liliCompletes all necessary information on traveler as required. Contacts general machine material handler to have material moved to next location./liliParticipates in team and self-improvement training./liliFollows all safety rules as outlined in team member handbook./liliAssists in other work centers as required./li/ulpbr//ppRequirements/pulliHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 3 or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in metal fabrication or working knowledge of metals and equipment a plus. Must be capable of working with resource planning systems (bar coding) for proper recording of operations, time and labor. Must be a team player continually demonstrating desired standardization, synchronization and disciplines required in press brake/general machine team./liliAbility to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, travelers, safety rules, set-up notes, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with fellow team members. Ability to properly complete travelers for all jobs performed.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/liliAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be capable of calculating bend allowances and performing other mathematical calculations required when performing machining operations in press brakes and general machines. Must be capable for reading micrometers, calipers and tape measure./liliAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations./liliMust possess a valid Michigan driver's license to be licensed as a qualified lift truck driver at DeWys Manufacturing, Inc./li/ulpbr//ppWorking conditions/ppbr//ppWhile performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts while operating brake presses. The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to loud, depending on volume of machines in operation in the work center. Hearing protection is available for team member use but is not required as personal protective equipment. Safety glasses must be worn at all times by team members./ppbr//ppPhysical requirements/ppbr//ppWhile performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand. Team member is also required to use hands to hold and grasp metal work pieces. Must regularly lift and or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. When work pieces exceed 50 pounds, team member obtains assistance from fellow team members or uses a power lift truck to move materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision./ppbr//ppDirect reports/ppbr//ppThis job has no direct reports./ppbr//p
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Wyoming, MI, typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four 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 approximately $849 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $56,000 annually for experienced professionals.