Fabricator/machine Operator

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Fabricator Job Description As a Fabricator, you will perform all duties and responsibilities with a focus on safety, operating various sheet metal machines such as brakes, lasers, deburring machines, shears, notches, and turret punching machines. You will receive work orders and prints, utilizing shop calculations and math when necessary, working from complex drawings, prints, templates, and specifications. Your role involves using a variety of machines, hand tools, and measuring instruments to cut and form pieces to the required dimensions. The job requires performing highly diversified work involving close tolerances, with a basic understanding of blank sizes and bend allowances, using precision measuring instruments to check for accuracy. You will monitor machines at all times for proper operation and work closely with other team members and departments in the company. Keeping your work area clean and orderly is essential. Responsibilities Operate sheet metal machines including brakes, lasers, deburring machines, shears, notches, and turret punching machines. Receive and interpret work orders and prints, applying necessary shop calculations and math. Cut and form pieces to required dimensions using machines, hand tools, and measuring instruments. Perform diversified work with close tolerances, understanding blank sizes and bend allowances. Use precision measuring instruments to ensure accuracy. Monitor machines for proper operation. Collaborate with team members and other departments. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the work area. Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Skills Experience with press brake, machine operation, punch press, and sheet metal. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly during the shift. High degree of attention, mental alertness, and care to prevent injury. Knowledge of shop mathematics. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with fabricating sheet metal parts using brakes, lasers, deburring machines, shears, notches, and turret punching machines. Capability to perform machine set-up and operation. Why Work Here? The company offers exceptional benefits such as providing steel-toed boots for contractors who demonstrate excellent workmanship and a strong possibility of permanent hiring. Employees have the opportunity to enroll in an apprenticeship program and pursue fully reimbursed two-year degrees. Additionally, there is a great 401K and benefits package available upon permanent employment. Work Environment The work environment is a climate-controlled job shop with a small team of only 15 people. The facility is extremely clean, equipped with new equipment, and offers a first shift schedule from Monday to Thursday, 6 AM to 3:30 PM. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilson, NC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Wilson,NC.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.