Fabricator Jobs in Appleton, WI

A Fabricator in the maintenance and installation industry is responsible for designing, creating, and assembling various parts and structures made from raw materials like metal, plastic, and more. They interpret blueprints, specifications, and diagrams to accurately manufacture and install parts or structures. Fabricators usually work with heavy machinery such as grinders, drill presses, and other cutting machines. They perform quality checks on finished products and repair any faults or discrepancies. Regular maintenance of equipment and complying with safety regulations and standards are also an integral part of their role.

Important skills for a Fabricator include mechanical skills, physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints. They should also have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Some certifications that could be beneficial for a Fabricator include a Certification in Fabrication and Welding Technology, a Certificate in Sheet Metal Technology, or other relevant qualifications. Before becoming a Fabricator, a person may have roles such as a Machine Operator, a Welder, or an Apprentice in Fabrication.

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American Custom Metal Fabricating, Inc.

Welder / Fabricator

Job Summary: This position operates various pieces of equipment to fabricate materials per customer specifications in conjunction with quality requirements, safety standards and manufacturing philosophies...

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Diesel Mechanic

  • GFL Environmental
  • Seymour, WI (15 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 22 days ago
  • Seymour, WI (15 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 22 days ago

Safely operate, repair, rebuild and perform maintenance on Company owned or leased heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment including rolling stock to ensure its ability to operate safely Our trucks...

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Door Assembler

  • Wisconsin Building Supply
  • De Pere, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • De Pere, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Wisconsin Building Supply operates locations throughout Wisconsin supplying windows, doors, roofing, siding, millwork, builders hardware, columns, trim, mouldings, cabinetry, countertops, decking,...

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Pre-Finish Assembler

  • Wisconsin Building Supply
  • Seymour, WI (15 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seymour, WI (15 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Wisconsin Building Supply operates locations throughout Wisconsin supplying windows, doors, roofing, siding, millwork, builders hardware, columns, trim, mouldings, cabinetry, countertops, decking,...

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Entry Level Assembler - All Shifts

  • Aerotek
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Assembler Job Description The Production Operator assembles circuit boards and related sub-assemblies using hand tools and production machinery in a clean, climate-controlled...

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Mechanic

  • DHL
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 5 days ago

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the worlds most essential industries. There has never been a better time to join DHL Supply Chain. In a global business like...

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Diesel Mechanic Employee Advancement Opportunities!

  • Waste Management
  • Oshkosh, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oshkosh, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 5 days ago

Are you seeking a safer work environment as a mechanic? Is your family's financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your mechanic career? Searching for a company that prioritizes...

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Mechanic Truck

  • Sanimax
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 5 days ago

Your professional transformation starts here Do you enjoy solving technical challenges every day, especially when it comes to building a greener future? Is your independence a priority? Looking...

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Entry Level Assembler

  • Aerotek
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 6 days ago

Production Operator Job Description The Production Operator assembles circuit boards and related sub-assemblies using hand tools and production machinery in a clean, climate-controlled...

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Assembler & Unloading

  • Flex-Staff
  • Appleton, WI
  • 10 days ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 10 days ago

Job #: 205987 Title: Assembler & Unloading Location: Appleton Salary Range: $18.00/hr. Description: Job Title: Assembler & Unloading Pay Rate: $18.00/hr. Hours: Monday-Friday, early as 7:00am...

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Assembler

  • Aerotek
  • Little Chute, WI (2 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Little Chute, WI (2 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 11 days ago

Assembler Job Description In this position, candidates will work off of blueprints or shop drawings to assemble a variety of production machinery, heavy equipment, and enclosures for electrical...

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Machinist Helper (PCMC Union)

  • Barry-Wehmiller
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 12 days ago

About Us: BW Converting is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dunnebier (W+D),...

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Senior Diesel Traveling Mechanic Travel Pay & More - 2347523

  • Waste Management
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 14 days ago

Are you seeking a safer work environment as a mechanic? Is your familys financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your mechanic career? Searching for a company that prioritizes...

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Entry-Level Assembler - 1st Or 2nd Shift

  • Aerotek
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 15 days ago

Cleanroom Production Operator Job Description The Cleanroom Production Operator assembles circuit boards and related sub-assemblies used across multiple industries in a clean, climate-controlled...

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Mechanic / Maintenance Operator

  • Valmet Corporation
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 17 days ago

Are you a self-driven professional who excels at mechanical work in the maintenance industry? Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the...

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The "Kaiju" saga continues! Learn how to build foam creature costumes with two of Hollywood's masters of monster fabrication, Bill Bryan (Ghostbusters, Army of Darkness, Men in Black) & Ted Haines...
How to Fabricate a Monster Suit Part 1 - Design, Pattern, & Prototype
Learn how to make foam fabricated monster suits & creature costumes with Hollywood's most sought-after FX fabricators, Bill Bryan (Ghostbusters, Army of Darkness, Men in Black) & Ted Haines (Blade...
Muscle Suit Fabrication Part 1 - Design, Pattern & Fabricate Muscles
Learn how to fabricate a muscle suit with master creature effects fabricator, Ted Haines (From Dusk Till Dawn, The Muppets, The Bourne Legacy). In Part One of his 3-Part course series, Haines...

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Salary for Fabricator Jobs in Appleton, WI

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Highest Education Level

Fabricators in Appleton, WI offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.3%
Associate's Degree
18.0%
Bachelor's Degree
12.3%
Master's Degree
3.3%
Some College
1.7%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%


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