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Fabrication Associate

Drawbridge
Arvada, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 10/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026

Fabrication Associate
Arvada, CO | Contract-to-Hire | $20–$22 per hour

About the Opportunity
We're hiring a Fabrication Associate for an equipment manufacturer in Arvada, CO. You'll work in both the fabrication shop and the machine shop, depending on what production needs that day. You'll work from prints and work orders to keep parts moving to the next operation at the right quality. This is a good fit for someone with some shop experience who wants to build skills across several areas of a manufacturing floor.

This is a contract-to-hire position. Conversion to a direct hire depends on the client's hiring decision.

What You'll Do

  • Operate PEM hardware insertion equipment to install hardware in fabricated parts
  • Deburr and finish parts to meet quality standards and specifications
  • Remove completed parts from laser-cut sheets and prepare them for the next operation
  • Support brake press operators as needed
  • Perform leak testing on welded assemblies to verify product quality
  • Assist the machine shop with tapping, countersinking and saw work
  • Deliver materials and completed parts to the right work areas
  • Organize and store fabricated parts on racks and in inventory locations
  • Keep a clean, safe and organized work area while supporting multiple departments
  • Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to read work orders, basic prints, drawings and part specifications
  • Ability to use calipers, tape measures and gauges to check parts against spec
  • Ability to safely use hand and shop tools, including deburring tools, taps, countersinks and saws
  • Willingness to learn PEM hardware insertion and leak test equipment
  • Basic computer skills for entering production and inventory transactions
  • Sharp attention to detail and the ability to spot parts that don't meet spec
  • Ability to switch between tasks and departments as priorities change
  • Self-motivated, and comfortable working on your own or with a team

Preferred

  • Prior experience in a fabrication, machine shop or manufacturing environment
  • Experience with deburring equipment, hardware insertion equipment, or hand and shop tools

Schedule
Must be flexible to work days, nights, weekends or overtime as production requires.

Physical Requirements

  • Lift and move up to 50 lbs
  • Stand and walk for the full shift
  • Bend, kneel, push, pull, stoop, crouch, climb, reach and grip regularly
  • Repetitive use of hands, wrists and arms while running equipment and finishing parts
  • Close, distance, color and peripheral vision, plus depth perception
  • Work in a noisy shop with exposure to metal dust, chips and shop chemicals
  • Follow all OSHA and company safety rules, including required PPE

Interested?
Apply here, or reach out if you know someone who'd be a good fit.

Salary : $20 - $22

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