Fabrication Technician

Full-time Fabrication Tech

Location:

122 IA-175, Ida Grove, IA 51445

Please note:

All positions listed are on-site roles and require in-person attendance.

Midwest Industries is looking for a motivated, dependable, and safety-focused individual to join our team as a full-time Fabrication Technician. This position plays a critical role in the manufacturing process by operating and maintaining high-speed fabrication equipment used to cut, shape, and form metal materials. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, works well in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to quality, teamwork, and attendance excellence.

Candidates must be able to work safely and efficiently in both hot and cold environments.

• Set up, operate, and monitor fabrication equipment used to cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, and straighten metal materials.
• Install, align, and secure punches, dies, cutting blades, and other machine fixtures using gauges, templates, shims, and hand tools.
• Accurately complete computer data entry and production documentation.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, productivity, and attendance.
• Work collaboratively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Perform additional duties and support production needs as assigned.

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to keep the work area neat and orderly and arrange work to maximize efficiency.
• Quality minded, with an effort to minimize waste and ensure the task is done right the first time.
• Dependable, trustworthy, and able to perform job tasks with minimal supervision in a timely manner while following company policies and procedures.
• Safety minded, self-motivated, and able to cooperate positively in a team environment.

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, handle and finger, reach outward, climb, crawl, squat or kneel, and bend as required by the role.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to push and pull weight as required by the role.
• Requires near, distance, peripheral, and depth perception vision.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including steel toe shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and grinding shield.

Must be able to work in hot and cold environments.

Join our team and enjoy competitive pay tailored to your experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, retirement plans, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Ask about our $4000 sign-on bonus.

• Competitive wages
• Excellent insurance—including medical, life, vision, dental, and wage protection (disability & accident)
• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• Paid time off
• Company-match 401(k)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Referral bonus
• Wellness programs (e.g., employee gym membership discounts)
• Employee Incentives
• Transportation
• Thanksgiving turkey give-away for every employee

Midwest Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.