MagTech is currently hiring for a Sheet Metal Fabricator for a client in the Sterling Heights, Michigan area. Please apply below if you are interested and meet the qualifications.

Sheet Metal Fabricator – Prototype & Precision Manufacturing

Location: Sterling Heights, Michigan

Job Type: Full-Time | Employment Arrangement to Be Confirmed

Open Positions: 6

Shift: 1st shift

Compensation: $25-30 BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Sheet Metal Fabricators to support precision metal forming, prototype development, and specialized manufacturing operations in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

This is a hands-on position requiring strong mechanical aptitude, blueprint interpretation, and experience shaping, forming, trimming, and fitting sheet metal components to precise specifications.

The ideal candidate will have a background in automotive prototype fabrication, aerospace sheet metal, metal model making, or custom metal forming and be comfortable working with both manual fabrication tools and specialized forming equipment.

This position is best suited for individuals who enjoy detailed, precision-focused work rather than repetitive production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate, shape, bend, form, and finish sheet metal components according to engineering drawings and specifications.

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, sketches, and dimensional requirements.

• Perform layout work and determine appropriate fabrication techniques to achieve required dimensions and contours.

• Operate fabrication equipment such as press brakes, metal munchers, rollers, shears, and other metal-forming machinery.

• Utilize hand tools and specialized forming equipment to produce complex shapes, curves, and contours.

• Cut, trim, straighten, and fit metal components to meet required specifications.

• Inspect fabricated parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, templates, and other precision measuring instruments.

• Verify component dimensions, fit, alignment, and overall workmanship.

• Make necessary adjustments to fabricated parts to meet quality and engineering requirements.

• Troubleshoot fabrication challenges and identify solutions to improve part quality and manufacturing efficiency.

• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality personnel to resolve technical or fabrication concerns.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Required Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication, metal forming, or prototype manufacturing.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.

• Experience operating manual fabrication equipment and using hand tools.

• Understanding of sheet metal forming techniques, dimensional tolerances, and material characteristics.

• Ability to accurately measure and inspect fabricated components.

• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently and consistently produce quality work.

• Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of sheet metal fabrication experience, preferably in prototype, automotive, or aerospace manufacturing.

• Experience with press brakes, metal munchers, rollers, English wheels, planishing hammers, or similar forming equipment.

• Experience producing complex shapes, contours, and precision metal components.

• Automotive prototype, aerospace fabrication, or metal model-making experience.

• Familiarity with aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and other sheet metal materials.

• Experience working from templates, fixtures, and detailed engineering drawings.

• Background in low-volume, custom, or prototype manufacturing.

• Experience with precision inspection and quality verification.

Ideal Candidate

The strongest candidate will have experience taking a blueprint or engineering drawing and independently fabricating a precision sheet metal component using a combination of manual tools, forming equipment, and measurement techniques.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in automotive prototype fabrication, aerospace sheet metal, custom metal forming, or metal model making.

This is primarily a sheet metal forming and fabrication position, not a production welding role. Candidates whose experience is limited to welding or operating automated production equipment may not have the hands-on fabrication background needed for this opportunity.

Employment Details

Location: Sterling Heights, Michigan

Positions Available: 6

Shift: To Be Confirmed

Compensation: Based on Experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

This opportunity offers skilled fabricators the chance to work on precision metal components in a specialized manufacturing environment where craftsmanship, technical ability, and attention to detail are highly valued.

You should be proficient in:

• Blueprint Reading
• Dimensional Tolerances
• Sheet Metal Fabrication
• Metal Forming Techniques

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Press Brake
• Roller
• Shear