Metal Fabricator

The **Machine Shop Assistant **will support daily operations within our machine shop, working alongside experienced machinists to assist with setups, tooling preparation, and part handling. This hands-on role requires attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and a safety-first mindset while working around large parts and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist machinists with the setup of very large workpieces for machining operations

• Support CNC machining processes by gathering and managing tooling and providing assistance during part setups

• Manage tooling inventory and prepare tooling for upcoming machining operations

• Rig and safely move large parts using overhead cranes and rigging equipment throughout the shop

• Hone bore diameters to specification using shop equipment

• Perform basic machining operations, including: Reaming holes, Tapping and chasing threads by hand, and grinding and deburring parts after machining

• Operate various shop equipment and tools

• Use precision measuring tools such as ID/OD micrometers and dial indicators

• Read and interpret machining drawings, understanding tolerances and dimensions

• Dump chip hoppers and maintain a clean, organized work area

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment

• Willing to submit to drug and background screening

• Basic familiarity with machine shop tooling, equipment, and terminology

• Comfortable working around large parts, overhead cranes, and heavy machinery

• Ability to read and interpret basic machining drawings

• Experience with deburring, tapping, and using hand tools in a shop setting

• Willingness to learn and safely operate shop machinery (training provided)

Preferred:

• Prior rigging experience

• Familiarity with precision measuring tools (micrometers, indicators)

• Previous experience assisting with large part machining or CNC setups

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**EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabilities **

You should be proficient in:

• Tape Measure Reading
• Welding Setups for Production
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover