Fabrication Assistant

JANKE GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC.

Steel Fabricator at JAGS Fabrication responsible for fabricating and welding steel components according to specifications. Collaborate with design teams and operate machinery for production in Athens, Wisconsin.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeAthens • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $15 - $21 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Fabricating, assembling, and welding steel components according to blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
Operating forklift to transfer materials and finished products throughout the shop and yard.
Assist with loading and unloading raw materials, ensuring material is accurately inventoried and ready for daily production.
Use pneumatic and electrical power tools to complete assigned tasks such as deburring, grinding, polishing, finishing, cleaning, etc.
Run and set up multiple machines including press brakes, saws, plasma table, drill press, or ironworker.
Maintain all equipment in a good working order during daily operations.
May occasionally operate sandblaster to clean parts before or after weldments are complete.
Support the fabrication team by performing other duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent.
Physical demands including sitting for extended periods of time, standing and walking, bending or stooping, lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Occasional work on uneven surfaces and cold, hot, or rainy conditions.
Ability to operate fabrication tools and equipment safely and effectively.
Excellent attention to detail and following instruction.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% Paid Family Health & Dental Insurance.
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Paid time off and holidays.
Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Dynamic and collaborative work environment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

FabricationWeldingMachine OperationBlueprint ReadingMaterial Inventory Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationTeamworkTime Management