Fabricator (Weekend Shift)

FAST Global Solutions is seeking a Fabricator for our Weekend Shift in our Glenwood location.  Our weekend shift employees work 36 hours and get paid for 40!

Why FAST?

At FAST, we don’t just make equipment—we build careers, ownership, and pride. Our durable, top-quality equipment is trusted by major cargo handlers and airlines worldwide, and our team is the reason we succeed. Our core values are KNOW & SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS, BUILD TRUST, FIND A BETTER WAY and GRIT. Our purpose is to deliver winning solutions to help our customers, communities, and employees thrive.  

We’re more than a workplace—we’re a company that invests in its people. From day one, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, very affordable benefits, and a real stake in the company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employer funded contribution - 20% of your annual pay to your ESOP account, giving you ownership in the company you help build.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of something that matters– your work keeps operations moving worldwide
• Competitive pay & affordable benefits from your first day
• Real ownership through our ESOP– FAST contributes 20% of your annual pay so you share in our success
• Paid holidays and PTO for work-life balance
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement and company gear allowance
• A team culture that values craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career

Job summary:    

The fabricator performs a variety of functions using machinery to fabricate metal parts.  Equipment used may include hand tools, measuring equipment, drill press, saws, iron workers, hand grinder, cutting torch, overhead hoist, forklift, steel sawhorse, carts, bridge crane, and hand truck. 

Job duties and responsibilities:

• Reads and interprets blueprints and machine drawings to determine specific fabrication requirements.
• Operates shear, saws, iron workers, and drill presses, to fabricate components to print.
• Removes burrs and sharp edges from parts.
• Moves and positions materials and finished product.
• Performs Autonomous Maintenance as outlined for machinery.
• Verifies dimensions of workpiece, per First Article Inspection procedure.

Job Requirements:

• A qualified candidate will have a high school diploma, GED, or at least 1-3 months of related experience.  
• Must have basic language and math skills and reasoning ability.  
• Must be able to stand and walk continuously and reach/bend frequently over the course of an entire shift. 
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.  
• Must have manual dexterity and be able to maintain a frequent firm grasp. 
• Must be able to operate a foot pedal for machine operation.
• Must be able to pass a physical strength test to perform the job.  
• Vision with depth perception is required.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and levels of humidity.
• Personal protective equipment will be provided by FAST and must be worn in the required areas.

Build Your Future with FAST

We don’t just offer a job—we offer a career you can be proud of, ownership in the company, and a supportive team that values what you bring to the table. Join FAST and experience why we’re the employer of choice. Apply today!