Thayer Scale, a global leader in industrial weighing technology, needs an energetic, motivated individual to join our Manufacturing Team. You will work individually or as part of a group, under job supervision.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this job title. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time Sheet Metal Fabricator to join our Fabrication team at our Pembroke, MA location. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative team environment. This position involves fabricating metal components—including sheet metal, structural steel, raw stock and machined components.  We are looking for individuals who bring creativity, innovation, technical expertise, and a strong work ethic to help expand our capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Select appropriate tooling for specific materials
• Collaborate with the Fabrication and Engineering teams to translate design specifications into functional components
• Set up and operate fabricating machines such as press brake with back gauge, rollers, shears, lathes, grinders, drill presses, and Bridgeport to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components.
• Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, combination squares, protractor, rulers, and measuring tapes.
• When required, move parts into position, manually or by using hoists or cranes.
• When required, lift or move materials and finished products, using cranes and fork trucks.
• Design and construct templates and fixtures, using hand tools.
• Read and interpret technical drawings
• Ability to layout bend lines, hole patterns and other geometry
• Demonstrate strong mechanical and technical aptitude
• Perform basic machine maintenance to keep fabrication equipment running
• A plus: Perform welding, MIG and TIG

Required Competencies

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate precise dimensions and angles for complex shapes
• Print Reading Skills: Proficiency working from part drawings, drawing dimensions and bill of materials.
• Dexterity: Strong hand-eye coordination for safe, precise metal cutting and fabrication
• Mechanical Skills: Experience operating and maintaining tools such as shears, presses, and lasers
• Imagination: Ability to approach projects creatively and propose innovative solutions
• Inquisitiveness: Willingness to explore unique customer challenges and seek effective solutions

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply company policy and rules.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Operating Industrial Equipment.
• Pass a medical, physical examination and drug test

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:

• Sitting, standing or crouching for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally work on elevated platforms.
• Occasionally lift objects up to 75 pounds.
• Occasionally work in a variety of industrial environments (hazards and filth extremes).

ABOUT THAYER SCALE

Thayer Scale – Hyer Industries is a privately held manufacturing & technology company, specializing in the manufacturing of equipment used for the continuous weighing and feeding of bulk materials for a wide variety of industries. The company has one of the longest uninterrupted operating records for engineering and manufacturing specialized continuous weighing and feeding equipment in the United States. Founded in 1949 in a garage in Rockland, Massachusetts and relocated shortly thereafter to the neighboring town of Pembroke on the south shore of Massachusetts, the company has maintained its original business philosophy, product line specialization, and operating structure for more than a half century. Employee turn-over has consistently been very low permitting the company to develop a highly experienced workforce in each functional area of the business. This high degree of stability, continuity of leadership and laser-sharp product focus has been fundamental to the continued technical advancement of our uniquely designed conveyor belt scales and gravimetric feeders. It has allowed the company to grow from its early roots to its position today as one of the global leaders in the continuous weighing industry.

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and 401K with company match.

Pay: $25 – $30 per hour