What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabrication Operator - 1st Shift position at Gateway Extrusions?
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.
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.
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.
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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”
Send your resume to hboyer@gwextrusions.com
with the subject line:
“Fabrication Operator - 1st Shift”
Gateway Extrusions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.