Embarking on a career as a sheet metal worker in Yakima, WA typically begins with an apprenticeship, which blends practical experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring approximately 8,000 hours of on-the-job training. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with a projected job growth of 0.2% from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Yakima earn an average of $1,060.67 per week, with experienced professionals earning up to $11,980 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Sheet Metal Workers' Local 83 offer apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
Summary: This job posting is for the full-time position of Sheet Metal Fabricator with ASAP Metal Fabricators, a sheet-metal manufacturing job shop in Yakima, WA. We are a small business with local owners, you won’t be treated like a number here. We believe that our people are our greatest assets, and we are always looking for great talent and a great attitude to add to our team. We plan to grow, and we’re looking for long-term people to grow with us! We will train the right person! The Sheet Metal Fabricator will work on a diverse range of parts and projects within our job-shop manufacturing environment. This position will specialize in preparing parts for welding by saw cutting, press brake bending, drilling, tapping, and grinding. May be asked to float and assist other areas and machine operations, training and assistance will be provided as needed. Here are some details: Typical Responsibilities • Run Press Brake to form bends in sheet metal, selecting tools and creating repeatable programs • Run and maintain horizontal saw to cut metal tubes and bars to length • Use hydraulic tube bender to form tubes and extrusions to meet print • Perform metal fabrication tasks, including Drill, Tap, Countersink, PEM Insertion. • Grind and finish metal parts, achieving excellent visual results • Read and interpret blueprints and production drawings. • Measure and mark workpieces using appropriate tools. • Ensure all products meet quality standards. • Operate forklifts and cranes to move materials. • Maintain a safe work environment. • Maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas. • Follow company rules, policies, safety guidelines, and quality standards. • Work collaboratively with the team to maximize Zone 2 productivity. • Communicate effectively with supervisors and other team members. • Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement projects. • Use problem-solving skills to resolve daily manufacturing issues. • Know when to escalate an issue and seek assistance. • Document and report all material, drawing, equipment, and quality issues. • Assist with preventative maintenance tasks as needed. • Safely operate a forklift to transport raw materials and completed parts as needed. • Build and maintain a respectful work environment that we can all be proud of. There will be opportunities to gain new skills and support other areas of the business. Come and grow with us! Preferred Qualifications • Strong problem-solving skills • Good understanding of metal fabrication and manufacturing processes • Ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawings • Ability to operate a forklift • Flexible and responsive, with a strong teamwork orientation • Good verbal and written communication skills • Desire to learn new skills and improve fabrication knowledge • Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed • Willingness to try new things and improve • Ability to work flexible hours or overtime as needed The right person for this role will: • Have a great Attitude • Be Safety Conscious • Be Dependable • Be a great Team Player • Be focused on Excellence • Be Growth-minded, willing to try new things There will be opportunities to cross-train, gain new skills and support other areas of the business. Come and grow with us! Preferred Experience • 2+ Years of metal fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment • 1+ Years experience running a CNC Press Brake The business operates on a standard 40-hour workweek. Overtime may occasionally be required. Standard hours of operation are: • Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm All employees are eligible for medical benefits, IRA match, and Paid-Time-Off. If you have a great attitude and are looking for an opportunity to grow in an environment where you will be treated like a person, then APPLY NOW, and let’s have a conversation! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Shift: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Evening shift • Rotating shift Experience: • Press Brake: 1 year (Required) • metal fabrication: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Welder Fabricator Summary: This job posting is for the full-time position of Welder Fabricator with ASAP Metal Fabricators, a sheet-metal manufacturing job shop in Yakima, WA. Pay will be DOE. We are a small business with local owners, you won’t be treated like a number here. We believe that our people are our greatest assets, and we are always looking for great talent and great attitude to add to our team. We plan to grow, and we’re looking for long-term people to grow with us! We are looking for a welder/fabricator who likes to build new and different parts every day, in a job-shop manufacturing environment. Here are some details: Typical Responsibilities • Measure and mark work pieces using straightedges, rules, and calipers • Cut and smooth metal components using plasma cutters, portable grinders, lathe, and milling machines • Read and interpret blueprints and production drawings to lay out welding projects • Operate forklifts/cranes and use them in conveying work materials to welding site • Collaborate with project managers and welding supervisors to ensure smooth work operations • Guide and direct the activities of inexperienced/trainee welders • Maintain safety guidelines and regulations to ensure a risk-free work environment • Perform welding operations in accordance with set specifications and configuration • Carry out welding according to set dimensions to meet general test requirements • Organize and clean welding equipment on a regular basis • Monitor inventory level of materials to notify supervisor of stock shortage • Bore holes through metal workpieces using drill press • Weld materials in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions • Adjust gas gauges to set the flow rate of shield gas • Perform welding of metal alloys to specific dimensions, tolerances and layouts • Use measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers to inspect angles, grooves or gap allowances • Apply knowledge of metallurgy and geometry in selecting welding equipment and configuration. • Keep work areas clean and organized, take proper care of all equipment and facilities. • Follow all company rules and policies • Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task • Follow all safety rules and quality standards • Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency • Maintain communication with lead welder, supervisor, engineer, or project manager to overcome obstacles, time consumption and to produce the best quality efficiently There will be opportunities to cross-train, gain new skills and support other areas of the business. Come and grow with us! Preferred Qualifications • Ability to use MIG, TIG, FCAW, SMAW, and Pulse Arc machines • Ability to weld stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum in various alloys and gauges. • Ability to identify spool wire type or filler metal type to weld a specific alloy • Ability to connect cables, gas cylinders and set welding machine to obtain amperage, voltage, pulse, frequency, and wire feed speed as the material dictates or as blueprint welding procedure requires • Must be able to read blueprints, drawings and diagrams to determine specific welding requirements • Must be a certified forklift truck operator • Must have valid driver’s license in good standing • Dependable • Great attitude • Growth-minded Preferred Experience • Ability to understand basic mechanical and manufacturing techniques. • Three years minimum experience or training • High school diploma or GED required The business operates on a 40-hour workweek. Overtime is discouraged, but may occasionally be required. Standard hours of operation are: • Monday-Thursday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm • Friday, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm All employees are eligible for medical benefits and receive Paid-Time-Off. If you have a great attitude and are looking for an opportunity to grow in an environment where you will be treated like a person, then APPLY NOW, and let’s have a conversation! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.00 - $26.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Shift: • 8 hour shift • Day shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Summary: This job posting is for the full-time position of Shipping Coordinator with ASAP Metal Fabricators, a sheet-metal manufacturing job shop in Yakima, WA. We are a small business with local owners, you won’t be treated like a number here. We believe that our people are our greatest assets, and we are always looking for great talent and great attitude to add to our team. We plan to grow, and we’re looking for long-term people to grow with us! We are looking for a super-reliable person who will help us get parts in the door, out the door, and all the way to our customer’s door. You will be the face of the business to many of our local customers, and must maintain a professional appearance and a stellar attitude. You will load and drive our flatbed truck for local shipments around Yakima, and occasionally drive as far as Seattle. You will help maintain raw materials inventory, and provide feedback to the production team to help get the right parts on the truck and delivered on time. Here are some details: Typical Responsibilities • Work with Shipping Lead to prepare and complete daily truck shipments • Manage warehouse inventory, pick and pack parts to fulfill customer orders • Document shipments, create pack lists and enter data accurately into an ERP system • Load & drive our trucks, make deliveries locally and out of town (Seattle) as needed • Determine the best method of shipment, utilize knowledge of routes and rates • Prepare pallets, wood containers, or cardboard boxes for shipping as needed • Attach identifying information onto parts and containers as required • Meet with our customers, receive and document customer feedback, develop and maintain professional rapport and a great attitude • Be flexible with schedule to accommodate the needs of shipping. Plan ahead and adjust as needed, and communicate plans with management. • Pick up and deliver received items to the correct department • Receive, organize and store raw materials in correct inventory locations • Operation and daily maintenance of forklifts and shipping vehicles • Maintain inventory of shipping materials as well as supplies • Keep work areas clean and organized • Follow all company rules and policies • Follow all safety rules and quality standards • Communicate productively with the team to identify and overcome problems • Work productively with the team, build a respectful work environment to be proud of Preferred Qualifications • Experienced truck driver • A clean driving record is required • Must have valid driver’s license in good standing • Ability to use a computer effectively • Familiarity with shipping/receiving practices • Familiarity with inventory control and warehouse management • Ability to package products securely, to prevent damage in transit • High work ethic • Friendly • Professional • Team player • Organized • Time management • Inventory control • Dependability • Great attitude • Growth-minded There will be opportunities to cross-train, gain new skills and support other areas of the business. Come and grow with us! Preferred Experience • 1-4 years experience with shipping, receiving • 1-4 years experience driving short-haul distances or greater • Certified Forklift Operator • CDL is not required, but is a plus • Experience working on trucks and forklifts is a plus The business operates on a 40-hour workweek. Overtime will occasionally be required. Standard hours of operation are: • Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Due to the nature of this role, expect standard hours to shift as needed. All employees are eligible for medical benefits and receive Paid-Time-Off. If you have a great attitude and are looking for an opportunity to grow in an environment where you will be treated like a person, then APPLY NOW, and let’s have a conversation! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift Application Question(s): • This position requires a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. Are you able to meet this requirement? Experience: • Shipping and/or Receiving: 1 year (Preferred) Language: • English (Preferred) Work Location: In person
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