AI summary
Hands-on fabrication role setting up and running sheet metal equipment to produce commercial/residential components from work orders and part prints. Mestek, Inc is a manufacturing company, and the role offers varied machine operation across multiple fabrication stations onsite in Westfield, MA.
Key skills
Sheet metal fabrication machine setup and operationPress Brake operationShear operationRoll Former operationAmada/N/C Turret Punch Press operationReading work orders and part printsUse of measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, protractor)Quality inspection to specificationsOperating lift/platform trucks and hand trucksManual handling (lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted)
Salary not listed — comparable US sheet metal fabricator roles in Massachusetts typically pay around $18–$28/hour depending on experience and shift differentials.
You'll thrive here if you like hands-on manufacturing work, can follow work orders/prints, and are comfortable operating and maintaining sheet metal machinery safely.
Why apply
- Operate a variety of machines
- On-the-job training manuals provided
- Safety-focused shop environment
Scope of Position:
Performs a wide variety of duties to set up and operate sheet metal equipment following standard operating practices and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Sets up, maintains, and operates various sheet metal fabricating machinery, including but not limited to a Roll Former, Fin Press Expanding, Shear, Press Brake, Tube Flare; Cut Off Saw and/or Amada/N/C Turret Punch Press
- Performs various production duties from Work Orders, Part Prints, Standard Setup Procedures, Quality, and OJT manuals
- Utilizes and maintains calipers, rules, combination square, protractor, veneer, feeder gauges, hand tools, wrenches, micrometers, hex keys, and other similar tools
- Removes and inspects finished products for compliance to specifications, reports defects to supervision, and makes machine adjustments as directed
- Uses lift and/or platform trucks to move supplied and finished products to various plant locations
- Maintains required production, safety, and other records and data
- Inspects and reports defective and unsafe machinery/parts to supervision
- Wears and maintains safety equipment and obeys safety rules, practices, and procedures
- Maintains work area in a neat, orderly, and safe manner
- Performs other similar or related duties as required or requested
Position Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Prior manufacturing experience a plus
- Ability to read, write, and follow both verbal and written work orders
- Familiarity with hand, air, and packing tools
- Ability to operate hoists, hand trucks, and platform trucks as necessary
- Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and 100+ pounds in a team lifting situation
- Ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, stretching, lifting, twisting, pushing, and pulling
