Huron Fabrication, a custom metal fabrication shop in Cudahy, is growing and hiring a full-time Fabrication Shop Assistant. This is a first shift position working under the supervision of our General Manager (GM) and assisting in all areas of shop floor production. Prior experience in a machine or metal fabrication shop along with a passion for metal fabrication is required. This is excellent opportunity to join a team that for over 20 years has been delivering high quality, highly customized metal fabrications to our clients worldwide. Along with you resume, please also include a cover letter why you are the right person for this opportunity. This is a full time first shift position that is eligible to participate in our benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation and 401(k) which includes a company match.

Primary responsibilities:

• Assist Fabricators by performing duties such as supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work areas and equipment
• Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools or equipment between storage and work areas of shop floor by hand or using hand trucks or forklifts
• Operation of hand tools, power tools and pneumatic tools, general fabrication tools, and various measuring devices
• Serve as primary back up for saw operations, inventory control, shipping & receiving, and finishing department to cover personnel and production schedule demands.
• Assist with maintaining shop floor organization and cleanliness

Additional responsibilities:

• Perform minor repairs or maintenance to machines, such as replacing damaged or worn parts
• Facility maintenance, and other duties as directed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required – or higher
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a machine shop or metal fabrication environment
• Ability to read diagrams/prints, and an aptitude to increase your blueprint knowledge
• Ability to pass a math & measuring assessment with a favorable score
• Ability to measure accurately using a variety of instruments
• Forklift experience
• Enthusiastic, positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Strong work ethic and effective time management skills
• Ability to follow directions, work independently as well as in a team environment
• Strong focus on quality and attention to detail

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively and frequently without assistance or equipment at heights above or below shoulder heights
• Ability to perform tasks involving constant periods of standing
• Frequent stooping and/or bending
• Constant hand/eye coordination along with balance
• Regularly utilizes depth perception, peripheral vision and close focus
• Regular exposure to weather
• Ability to work 6am – 4pm, Monday – Friday

Huron Fabrication & Machine Corp., a custom metal fabrication shop in Cudahy, is hiring an experienced Metal Fabricator/Welder to join our team of talented fabricators. In addition to impeccable welding talent, mad blueprint reading skills, and love for the variety and customization a job shop offers, the right candidate must also be experienced enough to rise to the quality our customers have come to expect for over 20 years.

This is a full time first shift position that is eligible to participate in our benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation and 401(k) which includes a company match

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Primary responsibilities:

• Study and interpret assembly instructions, read and interpret complex blueprints and sketches, convert measurements, and alter dimensions to fit specifications when directed.
• Responsible for assembling structural metal products using tools, machines and hands.
• Fabricate, weld, and assemble structural metal products, verify specifications and determine if all parts are present
• Operate powered industrial equipment – fabricating machines such as rolls, press brake, saw, etc. in accordance with OSHA guidelines and Huron’s safe operating procedures

Additional responsibilities:

• Resolve assembly and production issues
• Build prototypes and test products
• Hammer, grind and chip work pieces
• Follow proper procedures for set up and maintenance of machines in the fab shop
• Observe necessary safety precautions for fabrications, cutting and assembling.
• Other duties as directed

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience welding and metal fabrication with open table fit up
• Experience reading a variety of diagrams/prints from different companies. Must be able to fabricate per a wide variety of customer prints
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Demonstrate strong math skills and ability to pass a mathematic assessment with a favorable score
• Must pass pre-employment weld and fit up assessment
• Forklift experience required
• Ability to follow directions and work in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills, oral and written
• Welding certification, preferred

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively and frequently without assistance or equipment at heights above or below shoulder heights
• Ability to perform tasks involving constant periods of standing
• Constant hand/eye coordination along with balance
• Regularly utilizes depth perception, peripheral vision and close focus
• Regular exposure to weather
• Frequent stooping and/or bending
• Ability to work 6am-4pm, Monday through Friday, paid OT