Huron Fabrication is a growing custom metal fabrication shop founded in 1997 by the current President/CEO.  We are hiring a Sandblaster/Shop Assistant for first shift. The right candidate must be able to work successfully in a fast-paced, hands-on, team-based custom fabrication shop. A passion for metal fabrication and a desire to contribute and grow with our company is required.

Responsibilities: 

• Clean and prepare parts in manners such as scraping, sanding, priming, sandblasting, and sealing for powder coating applications
• Clean and maintain spray booth blast room and preparation area
• Assist General Manager as directed
• Assist Welders & Fabricators by supplying or holding materials or tools, cleaning work areas and equipment, and with assembly of parts
• Perform work in adherence with quality standards
• Practice safe work habits, following safety guidelines with respect to operation and personal safety gear, and support safety initiatives

Additional responsibilities:

• Clean and maintain blast room and preparation area
• Assist in the assembly of custom fabrications
• Other duties as directed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year of experience sandblasting in a manufacturing environment
• Able to pass a math assessment with a favorable score
• Ability to follow directions and work in a team environment required
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience in a metal fabrication job shop a plus, but not required
• Forklift experience is nice to have, but not required
• Powder coat experience is a plus, but not required

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively and frequently, and up to 75 pounds occasionally 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
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, and/or bending
• Work in a continual high heat environment
• Frequently reach above or below shoulder heights
• Wear and breathe with a respirator
• Frequently in contact with chemicals that require specific PPE and labeling

Ability to work 6am to 2pm, Monday through Friday, ability to work overtime as needed

Huron Fabrication and Machine Corp. is a dynamic company started 20 years ago by the current President. We are growing and need to add an experienced Metal Fabricator/Welder to our team for first shift. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Primary responsibilities:

• Study and interpret assembly instructions, read and interpret 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 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:

• Ensure working environment stays clean and safe
• Resolve assembly and production issues
• Build prototypes and test products
• Complete quality control forms
• Report errors in product line
• Verify specifications
• 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 in welding and metal fabrication
• Experience with open table fit up
• Experience reading diagrams/prints, must be able to fabricate per print
• High school diploma or equivalent required – or higher
• Ability to navigate and process basic inventory transactions manually and using MRP system
• Demonstrate strong math skills, ability to calculate quantities of product on hand.
• Ability to pass a mathematic evaluation with a favorable score
• Must pass pre-employment weld test
• 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 not required

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 and or kneeling
• Constant hand/eye coordination along with balance
• Frequent stooping and/or bending
• Ability to work overtime