Fabricator; Union - 2nd Shift - Carpenter
JE Dunn · Kansas City, Missouri · Posted Jul 3, 2026 · $40,000 to $55,000 a year
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Position: Fabricator (Union) - 2nd Shift - Carpenter
The Fabricator will produce components for multiple construction project types, including precision components and for multiple construction project types. The Fabricator will 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.
Responsibilities
- Autonomy and Decision-Making:
Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
- Career Path:
Senior Fabricator
- Operates a variety of automated equipment, uses cut list to produce specific sized material.
- Operates manual shop equipment; uses cut list to make repeatable parts.
- 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 for an end product.
- Packages and loads cut materials and assemblies for transport to project sites.
- Responsible for accurately reading and understanding a tape measure.
- Responsible for cleaning up the shop, shop equipment, and common areas.
Additional Responsibilities
- Sets up both automated and manual shop equipment for new operations.
- Sets up jigs and fixtures to produce repeatable parts.
- Uses measuring and marking devices to lay out parts and pieces for fabrication.
- Responsible for reading and understanding shop drawings, construction drawings, and other drawings applicable to production activities.
- 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
Requirements
- 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.
- 2+ years commercial construction, manufacturing, or fabrication shop experience (Preferred)
Work Conditions
- 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
The benefits package aligned to this position is Skilled Trade Union. Please click the link below for more details.
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