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Fabrication Specialist
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What they do
A Machinist builds and repairs precisely detailed and sized metal parts used in a variety of tools and appliances. Builds parts following a blueprint or creates original designs.
$48,959 / year median in Wisconsin
-3% projected decline
Job Description
- Job Title: Fabrication Specialist
- Do you have metal fabrication experience?
Are you looking to start a career in an established metal fabrication shop? You will be working in a custom metal fabrication shop and operating various machinery to fabricate metal materials for customers. You will be responsible for setting up and operating various equipment including roll-forming equipment, lasers, CNC benders, shears, plasma tables, and more. You will be working from blueprints to ensure work is completed to specifications.
- Pay:
- $22.00/hr to $30.00/hr based on experience
- Responsibilities
- + Work from blueprints and builds plans to ensure projects are completed accurately. + Operate various machinery including CNC lasers, bending machines, shears, saws, and roll forming presses + Set up and adjust machine settings according to projects at hand + Use forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials throughout the shop + Assist with local installations of built projects
- Requirements:
- + Previous machine operating experience required + Previous metal fabrication or wood working machinery operating experience required (hobby experience will be considered) + Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes is preferred + Must be comfortable using power tools on a daily basis
- Why Work Here?
- You will join a team‑oriented environment that offers steady, stable work and exposure to variety of custom projects The organization emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration.
- Job Type & Location
- This is a Permanent position based out of Appleton, WI.
- Pay and Benefits
- The pay range for this position is $22.
00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Appleton,WI.
- Application Deadline
- This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.
- About Aerotek
- Aerotek® Inc.
provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. 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.
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- Massachusetts Lie Detector:
- It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
- Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
- We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.
AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings