Senior Fabricator (Union)

About the Role

The Senior Fabricator will produce components for multiple construction project types, including high‑level precision components, design and build jigs and fixtures, and lead small teams conducting similar tasks. All activities align with JE Dunn’s strategy, vision and values. • Operate manual and automated equipment to produce metal or wood components. • Assemble cut components into final products and package them for transport. • Maintain a clean shop, equipment, and common areas. • Use tablet computers and software to communicate work tasks and report progress. • Set up manual and automated shop equipment for new operations independently. • Install jigs and fixtures to produce repeatable parts. • Perform tooling changes and preventive maintenance on automated equipment without assistance. • Use precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers) to check material and parts to thousandths of an inch. • Verify delivered or shipped materials against paperwork and report variances. • Lay out parts using measuring and marking devices for fabrication. • Interpret shop, fabrication, and construction drawings for production activities. • Troubleshoot equipment with internal team members and external partners. • Train and mentor team members within area of expertise. • Program and revise production floor machines as needed. • Provide feedback on fabrication processes and drawings. • Fit parts or assemblies to meet strict tolerance requirements. • Select optimal raw material for applications. • Program complex automated equipment for repeatable parts. • Apply basic trigonometry to determine angles from measurements. • Collaborate with leadership on tasks requiring substantial planning. • Create jigs and fixtures to improve fabrication efficiency. • Lead a small production team of up to three members. • Identify and propose system changes to prevent future equipment issues. • Follow up on inquiries promptly. • Identify common construction materials and shop equipment. • Build relationships and collaborate within internal and external teams.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸equipment setup
• ▸tool programming
• ▸precision measuring
• ▸jig fabrication
• ▸team lead
• ▸process improvement

What You Bring

Autonomy and Decision‑Making: follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor. Career path leads to Prefabrication Foreman 1. Working conditions may require lifting up to 50 pounds, exposure to extreme temperatures, noise, exhaust fumes, and occasional heights or narrow workspaces. Flexible hours, overtime, and reliable transportation are required. • Apply basic math for cutting and assembly tasks. • Read and use tape measures accurately. • Perform work accurately, completely, and timely. • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. • Education: High School Diploma or GED; apprenticeship or vocational/technical training preferred; equivalent experience considered. • Experience: 5+ years in commercial construction, manufacturing, or fabrication shop preferred.

Requirements

• ▸math
• ▸tape measure
• ▸high school
• ▸5+ years
• ▸construction
• ▸communication

Benefits

JE Dunn offers a Skilled Trade Union benefits package and is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment

Onsite