Fabrication Technician

Position Title: Fabrication Technician II

Location: Frazeysburg, OH

Pay: Up to $18.25/hour to start, plus quarterly wage rate increase opportunities

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM;
Friday overtime, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, mandatory when scheduled
Two paid 15-minute breaks and one unpaid 30-minute lunch per shift

Type: Full-time, hourly (non-exempt)

Ridge Corporation is hiring a Fabrication Technician II to join our manufacturing team. If you enjoy hands‑on work, running equipment, and solving problems in a fast-paced production environment, this role is for you.

You’ll work closely with production, quality, safety, and engineering teammates to keep daily operations running and make sure our products meet company and customer standards.

Manufacturing or machine operation experience is a plus, but we’re happy to train motivated people with strong mechanical aptitude, good attendance, and a positive attitude.

• Operate and monitor fabrication equipment safely and efficiently
• Follow work instructions, production schedules, and quality standards
• Perform quality inspections and verify products meet specifications
• Troubleshoot basic machine and process issues
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and company safety procedures at all times
• Enter production data accurately into our ERP system
• Keep your work area clean and organized using 5S methods
• Partner with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Meet or exceed daily production goals
• Contribute ideas and support continuous improvement projects
• Take on other duties as assigned

• Ability to read basic work instructions and do basic math
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately
• Clear communication and strong time management
• A self-motivated approach, working well both independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to safety and quality

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior manufacturing, machine operation, or industrial experience
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills

This is a hands‑on manufacturing role on your feet for most of the shift.

• Stand for extended periods
• Use basic hand and power tools safely

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Quarterly wage rate increase opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, short-term and long-term disability, and more, starting after 30 days
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Paid Vacation plus 9 paid holidays
• Annual field day, monthly employee meetings, food trucks, and more

This posting describes the general nature and level of work for this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills, and management may assign or reassign duties at any time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.