Metal Fabricator @ Aerotek

Job Title: FabricatorJob DescriptionAs a Fabricator, you will perform all duties with a strong emphasis on safety. You will operate various sheet metal machines, including brakes, lasers, deburring machines, shears, notches, and turret punching machines. You will receive work orders and prints, work from complex drawings, templates, and specifications, and use shop calculations and math when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor sheet metal machines ensuring proper operation.
• Work from complex drawings, prints, templates, and specifications.
• Use a variety of machines, hand tools, and measuring instruments to cut and form pieces to required dimensions.
• Perform diversified work involving close tolerances with understanding of blank sizes and bend allowances.
• Use precision measuring instruments to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Collaborate with other team members and departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in operating press brake, sheet metal machines, and CNC lasers.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge of shop mathematics.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly during the shift.
• High degree of attention, mental alertness, and care when operating machines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in fabricating sheet metal parts using various machines.
• Ability to perform machine set-up and operation.
• Understanding of bend allowances and blank sizes.

Why Work Here? Employees receive a $300 pair of steel-toed boots after the contracting period ends or if the workmanship warrants a strong possibility of permanent hire. The company enrolls employees in an apprenticeship program and offers opportunities to pursue a fully reimbursed 2-year degree.

Work EnvironmentThe job shop is climate-controlled and hosts a small team of 15 people. The work environment is extremely clean, climate-controlled, and equipped with very new equipment. Employees enjoy great 401K benefits upon permanent hire. The work hours are Monday to Thursday, from 5 am to 3:30 pm.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilson, NC.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Wilson,NC.

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.