Sheet Metal Fabrication Technician

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is looking to hire a motivated Sheet Metal Fabrication Technician to work in a fabrication shop in a prototyping and low-volume manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate must have strong fabrication skills, can work independently, and take pride in clean, accurate work. The Sheet Metal Technician will work within a diverse team of machinists, welders, technicians, and engineers, in a dynamic workplace to develop and produce mechanical hardware solutions for a wide range of applications including commercial, aerospace, and defense systems.

As a Sheet Metal Fabrication Technician your duties will include the following but not limited to:

• Fabricate sheet metal parts from steel, aluminum, and stainless

• Measure, cut, bend, notch, and form parts to print

• Operate shop equipment including:

  • Press brakes

  • Rollers

  • Drill presses and saws

  • CNC Plasma or laser cutting equipment

• Read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and work orders

• Deburr, finish, and prep parts for paint or assembly

• Inspect completed work for quality and accuracy

• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean, organized shop

• Follow all shop safety procedures

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship

• Associate degree, or 2 years of formal technical training

• 2+ years' experience in shop-based sheet metal fabrication environment programming and operating a CNC waterjet, plasma or laser machine.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

• Ability to read prints and fabricate without constant supervision

• Strong layout, measuring, and problem-solving skills

• Experience with press brakes and precision forming

• Comfortable working with tight tolerances and repeatable parts

• Dependable, punctual, and quality-focused

Preferred Qualifications:

• CAD/CAM exposure (SolidWorks, Fusion, etc.)

Workplace safety is a priority at Torch. Candidates must receive and present an OSHA 10-Hour Training Course for General Industry certification (either a card from the Department of Labor or certificate of completion from an authorized trainer) within the first 90 days of employment. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed training prior to employment. Training may be completed online. A list of authorized trainers can be found online at:https://www.osha.gov/training/outreach/training-providers.

Schedule: 4-10's Mon-Thursday

Work Location: Torch Technologies, Huntsville, Alabama

Travel:0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.