Fabrication Shop Assistant

Position Summary

The Fabrication Shop Assistant will support the fabrication and assembly team by preparing cabinet backplates, assisting with shop setup, and helping ensure wiring technicians have the materials, tools, and components needed to complete their work efficiently.

The primary responsibility of this role will be drilling holes in cabinet backplates based on layout requirements, so the panels are ready for the assembly stage. Over time, the candidate will be trained to assist with additional shop preparation activities, including organizing materials, preparing wires, staging components, and supporting wiring technicians with day-to-day production needs.

This is a hands-on role suited for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, willing to learn, and comfortable working in a fabrication shop environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Drilling holes in cabinet backplates based on layout drawings, markings, or instructions.
• Using power hand tools and basic shop tools safely and properly.
• Preparing backplates and enclosures for the assembly and wiring stages.
• Assisting with staging components, hardware, wires, and tools for wiring technicians.
• Helping ensure wiring technicians have the materials they need to perform their work without delay.
• Learning how to prepare and organize wires for upcoming panel wiring activities.
• Keeping the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Following shop procedures, safety guidelines, and supervisor instructions.
• Reading basic layout instructions, drawings, labels, and job-related documentation.
• Supporting multiple shop tasks as needed based on production priorities.
• Communicating clearly with supervisors and technicians when materials, tools, or information are missing.
• Inspecting work for accuracy before handing it off to the next stage.
• Assisting with general fabrication shop duties as required.

Required Qualifications: 

• Able to safely operate power hand tools, including drills and other basic fabrication tools
• Capable of reading instructions and willing to learn technical shop processes
• Detail-oriented and able to follow layouts, measurements, and instructions accurately
• Patience and consistency when performing repetitive tasks
• Able to stay organized while handling multiple tasks
• Strong hand-eye coordination
• Punctuality, reliability, and willingness to take direction
• Able to work efficiently without sacrificing accuracy

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Prior experience in a fabrication shop, panel shop, electrical assembly shop, or manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of hand tools, drill bits, fasteners, measuring tools, and shop safety.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Experience working from simple layouts, drawings, or marked-up instructions.
• Basic knowledge of electrical control panels, cabinets, or backplates.
• Forklift or material handling experience is a plus but not required.
• Experience organizing parts, tools, and materials for production work.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the shop for extended periods.
• Lift, carry, and move materials within 5-50 lbs
• Use power tools and hand tools repeatedly throughout the day.
• Work around cabinets, backplates, components, wiring materials, and shop equipment.
• Perform tasks that require accuracy, focus, and manual dexterity.
• Follow all safety requirements, including use of PPE when required.