Job Description

Sheet Metal Fabricator - El Cajon - 1st & 2nd Shift - $23/hr-$35/hr

Job Description

As a Sheet Metal Fabricator, you will operate rollers for sheet metal fabrication, ensuring tight tolerances. You will autonomously set up machines for sheet metal bending and rolling, utilizing precision measurement tools such as combo squares, calipers, and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up machines including shear, CNC Turret Punch Press, Punch Press, and Press Brake.
• Work with power rollers, resistance seam welders, expanders, and perform assembly, form bellows, and deburring.
• Fabricate parts to dimensional tolerances as required by engineering drawings.
• Check all operations from material gauge and type through shearing, punching, or forming.
• Figure shear size and flat pattern layout using height gauges and precision instruments from engineering drawings.
• Work independently and collaboratively to develop guidelines for the production of sheet metal assemblies.
• Be willing to work at assigned jobs in or outside the sheet metal department.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in sheet metal fabrication, CNC press brake operation, sheet metal bending, and rolling.
• Experience with planishing, roll form, and bump form.
• Competence in using precision measurement tools such as combo squares, calipers, and gauges.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to set up and operate machines including shear, CNC Turret Punch Press, Punch Press, Press Brake, and power roller.
• Familiarity with durma, wysong, amada, Cincinnati, and brake press operations.
• Experience in spot welding and roll welding.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where precision and craftsmanship are valued. Enjoy opportunities for growth and development in a supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Work Environment

Work involves repetitive tasks, making pieces in batches of 20-30, with 2-3 different setups daily, subject to change. Available shifts include 1st shift from 6 AM to 4:30 PM and 2nd shift from 4 PM to 2:30 AM. The role requires working independently and as part of a team to meet production goals.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Cajon, CA.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $35.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in El Cajon,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 25, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.

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