Sheet Metal Fabricator

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Bowhead seeks a Sheet Metal Fabricator to join our Manufacturing and Products Group team in Plano, TX. The role requires working in a fast‑paced environment and will involve operating, setting up, and adjusting fabrication equipment.

• Operate, set up, and adjust fabrication equipment (press brake/ slip rollers/ drill press).
• Manage work in progress and adhere to the shop production schedule.
• Ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and safely, meeting customer delivery expectations.
• Maintain all company and industry regulated quality standards on fabricated products.
• Ensure compliance with production regulations according to the Quality Management System using documentation, maintenance, and development.
• Ensure welding quality meets company and customer standards on all projects.
• Interpret drawings, engineering specs, and finish symbols.
• Perform accurate calculations and layouts from drawings.
• Keep the management team informed on the status of various projects.
• Other duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification a plus.
• Minimum of three to five (3‑5) years of custom sheet metal manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of LEAN practices considered an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering fabrication drawings.
• Ability to set up/program press brake/rollers.
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles.
• Proven ability to perform all welding and fabrication operations.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and multi‑task.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Demonstrate safe work practices.
• Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment; can work alone or as part of a team.

• IAW ANSI/AWS D1 AND/OR ASME welding certifications.
• NAVSEA or military equivalent welding certifications.
• TIG/MIG welding knowledge.
• Knowledge of laser cutting considered an asset.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds or more repetitively.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

There are currently no security clearance requirements for this position; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check. Due to the location of this work, U.S. citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

IT Services and IT Consulting