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Fabricator 1 (Union) - 1st Shift - Carpentry

JE Dunn
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/2/2026
Location:
Kansas City, MO, US, 64106

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Best People Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100 years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The Fabricator 1 will produce components for multiple construction project types, including precision components and for multiple construction project types. This role will also utilize and set up a variety of automated tools and specialized equipment. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Autonomy and Decision-Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
Career Path: Fabricator 2
Key Role Responsibilities - Core
Operates a variety of types of different of manual and automated equipment producing metal or wood components
Applies basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to production activities, such as cutting parts to size or putting multiple parts together in an assembly
Collects multiple components cut to specific sizes and assembles together an end product
Packages and loads cut materials and assemblies for transport to project sites as needed
Accurately reads and understands a tape measure
Responsible for cleaning up the shop, shop equipment, and common areas
Uses technology such as tablet computers and multiple types of software to communicate, inform daily work tasks and report progress
Completes equipment setup on manual and automated shop equipment for new operations without assistance
Sets up jigs and fixtures to produce repeatable parts
Completes tooling changes and automated equipment preventive maintenance without assistance
Uses precision measuring tools, such as calipers, micrometers, etc. to check material, parts, and tooling to the thousandth of an inch
Checks delivered materials or material ready to be shipped against paper work and make a detailed reporting of variances
Uses measuring and marking devices to lay out parts and pieces for fabrication.
Responsible for reading and understanding shop drawings, fabrication drawings, construction drawings, and other drawings applicable to production activities
Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
Communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
Ability to identify common construction materials and shop equipment
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally
Education
High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred)
In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
2 years commercial construction, manufacturing, or fabrication shop experience (Preferred)
Working Environment
Must be able to lift at least to 50 pounds
May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
Maintenance facility environment, may be exposed to varying temperatures, moving equipment, noise and exhaust fumes
Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
May require working overtime as needed
Must have reliable transportation
May require use of respirator
Must be comfortable working at projected heights and narrow workspace
Specific environmental and physical requirements may vary by task
Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Kneeling, Carrying, Swinging, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling, Balancing
Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Skilled Trade Union.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails. #INDFORM

Benefits:

401K Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off

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