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Fabrication Operator - 1st Shift

Gateway Extrusions
Union, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026
Fabrication Operator - 1st Shift (Built-In Overtime for the Holidays).
Location: Union, MO.
Schedule: Full-Time | 1st Shift | 48-hour workweek (subject to change).
Pay: Competitive, based on experience.
About the Role:

As a 1st Shift Fabrication Operator at Gateway Extrusions, you’ll help turn aluminum profiles into finished, customer-ready parts. Using fabrication machinery and measuring tools, you’ll keep production moving smoothly, accurately, and safely.
Work Schedule (48-hour week):
  • Monday-Thursday: 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • 48 hours a week = 8 hours of automatic overtime every week, perfect for adding extra holiday cash.
  • Schedule is subject to change as production needs shift, and overtime will ease after the holiday season, returning to a standard 40-hour week, still with weekends off.
What You’ll Do:
  • Operate fabrication machinery such as punch presses, drills, saws, and related tools.
  • Fabricate aluminum profiles to print and customer specifications.
  • Inspect material and finished parts for scratches, dents, twists, or dimensional issues.
  • Verify measurements using tape measures, calipers, and micrometers.
  • Complete work orders accurately and on time.
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean, safe work area.
  • Collaborate with team leads and supervisors to meet production goals.
What You Bring:
  • Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn machine operation.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to use measuring tools (tape measure, calipers, micrometers).
  • Basic math and computer skills; blueprint reading preferred.
  • Dependability, good attendance, and a safety-first mindset.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive pay plus weekly overtime during peak season.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off.
  • Advancement opportunities in a growing company.
  • A supportive, team-driven, safety-first work culture.
How to Apply:
Send your resume to hboyer@gwextrusions.com
with the subject line:
“Fabrication Operator - 1st Shift”
Gateway Extrusions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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