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Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Sheet Metal Fabricator and Laser Operator to join our manufacturing team. This position is integral to our manufacturing operations where craftsmanship meets innovation, and we welcome applicants dedicated to excellence in metal fabrication who are eager to develop their skills within a professional setting committed to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

  • Operate CNC laser cutting machines with precision, programming and setting up equipment according to technical specifications and blueprints.
  • Fabricate sheet metal components utilizing forming machines, press brakes, stamping presses, plasma cutters, and other fabrication tools.
  • Interpret mechanical blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T specifications to ensure accurate production.
  • Set up and operate machining tools including CNC milling machines, CNC lathes, electrical discharge machining, and other related equipment.
  • Perform measurement and inspection using calipers, micrometers, and other precision measurement tools to verify quality standards.
  • Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and following safety standards in production.
  • Conduct routine maintenance on machinery and troubleshoot issues promptly to minimize downtime.
  • Collaborate with team members to optimize fabrication processes, improve efficiency, and uphold quality control standards.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in sheet metal fabrication combined with proficiency in CNC laser cutting and programming.
  • 2 - 3 Years of Tru Bend Trumpf Press Brake and Trumpf Fiber Laser Cutter experience.
  • Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and shop math.
  • Skilled in measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and other precision tools for quality inspection.
  • Knowledge of safety standards relevant to machine operation and metal fabrication environments.
  • Ability to operate hand tools effectively and set up machining tools accurately.
  • Basic understanding of electrical discharge machining, plasma cutting techniques, and tooling processes.
  • Excellent attention to detail with a focus on precision measurement in machining tasks.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude combined with good communication skills for teamwork and safety compliance.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Enjoy the flexibility to choose your schedule: 4–10s: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM, with Friday overtime OR 5–8s: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
PTO
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How this job compares in Everett, WA

Pay in context

At roughly $31/hr, this posting comes in about 11% below the $35/hr median for welder fabricator jobs across Washington, where the middle half runs $30–$38/hr across 16 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 44% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Everett, WA

Everett, WA currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Washington as a whole we're tracking 78 other active welding openings from 45 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Everett, or widen the search to Washington.

Welding Shop in Seattle, WA currently has 14 other openings live in Washington, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Washington at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Seattle, WA (14), Parker Hannifin (4), and All American Marine (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Washington, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Arlington at $39/hr, Seattle at $36/hr, and Bremerton at $34/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Sheet Metal Fabricator and Laser Operator figures were last recalculated when this page was built.