Join Sumter Cheetah Chassis as a Steel/Metal Fabrication Specialist and play a key role in building high-quality transportation equipment in a safe, fast-paced manufacturing environment. Enjoy a four-day work week (Mon.-Thurs. 5:00AM-3:30PM), opportunities for advancement after 6 months, and a supportive, team-driven culture. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to manufacturing projects that demand accuracy and mechanical expertise.

Develop layout and plan sequence of operations for fabricating metal products using various types, grades, and thicknesses of metals.
Locate and mark bending and cutting lines onto work piece, allowing for stock thickness and machine and welding shrinkage.
Hammer, chip, and grind work piece to cut, bend, and straighten metal.
Verify conformance of work piece to specifications, using square, ruler, and measuring tape.
Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, punches, saws, and drill presses.
Set up and operate machine tools associated with fabricating shops, such as radial drill.
Design and construct templates and fixtures, using hand tools.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment while adhering to safety protocols while on manufacturing floors and outside on premises..

Qualifications

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

Knowledge of the metal fabrication process and equipment.

Ability to layout, cut, bend, and form various types of metals.

Ability to operate a MIG welder, plasma cutter and acetylene torches.

Good communications skills relative to supervisor and other related departments..

Math skills including fractions and angles.

Ability to read tape measures and angle finders.

Ability to read blueprint drawings and cut lists.

Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Physical ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time.

Ability to climb and work from a ladder.

Ability to operate various shop tools including power and manually operated wrenches.

Trained in forklift and overhead crane operation.

Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, plasma cutting equipment, press brake machines, and machining tools

Take the next step in your career as a Fabrication Specialist with Sumter Cheetah Chassis — where your skills, safety, and growth truly matter!

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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