Job Description:  Sheet Metal Fabricator

Want to join a team at a small business which allows you to gain experience in an assortment of tasks?  Like a company with a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees, designed to add more value the longer the employee dedicates their service?  This could be a fit for you, and a self-motivated candidate could see potential for growth in responsibilities as some of our seasoned employees are nearing retirement.  Send in your application (or stop in to fill one out) now!

**Click for Employment Application here.**

We are considering candidates for a full-time during the regular hours of Monday thru Thursday 6am to 4pm.  Voluntary overtime opportunities are expected throughout the summer and fall, seen most typically on Friday.

Duties:

  • Operate 25’ brake press teamed with another employee
  • Use Power Hand Tools and Mechanic Tools
  • Wrap, bundle, and label formed materials
  • Operate shear
  • Apply decal
  • Build frames
  • Count bolt box items
  • Load semi-trailers
  • Assist drivers in shipping / receiving
  • Use Overhead Cranes
  • Tack Welding
  • Operate Forklift

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must have good attention to detail
  • Must be able to work well with others & have good communication skills
  • Must be organized
  • Must have a valid driver’s license
  • Must be punctual and dependable
  • Able to stand for ten hours
  • Able to repeatedly lift 50 pounds
  • Able to measure accurately
  • Capable of doing layout work and figure bend allowances

Education and Training:

  • This position is considered to be entry-level or likely for a candidate with a couple years of experience, with opportunity to grow to more responsibilities with time.
  • Minimum Education Required = High School Diploma

Wages:

  • $16 – $18 per hour for full-time position
  • $33,280 yearly ($16 per hr x 40 hrs per week x 52 weeks)

Company Overview

King Manufacturing / Steel King Construction is a leader in designing and fabricating steel canopies mainly for gas stations.  We’ve primarily served the fast-paced & nostalgic petroleum industry since 1926.  We are a small business with about 16 combined office & fabrication employees, which allows an employee to gain experience in an assortment of tasks and to have variety in their duties each day.

Benefits Summary

In comparison to other companies, King Manufacturing puts a stronger emphasis on benefits than hourly wages, most evident in the retirement (profit sharing) plan.  We sponsor a comprehensive benefits program for eligible full-time employees, designed to add more value the longer the employee dedicates their service.  Click HERE for a more detailed description of each item on the below list!  Benefits include:

  • Dean Health Insurance
  • Employee HRA and HSA (with weekly employer contributions) to use on any health care costs
    • Can use on Doctors/hospitals as part of the Dean deductible
    • Can use on non-deductible items like prescriptions, OTC medicine, dental care, and vision care
  • 100% Employer-funded Retirement Plan (Profit Sharing)
  • Annual Bonus (based on tenure and performance)
  • (8) Paid Holidays
  • Weekly-earned PTO based on 40-hour work week
  • Vacation Time based on years of service
  • Clothing, Boot and Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance
  • Employer Paid Life, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Educational Assistance Training and Professional Development
  • Employer Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance

Supplemental insurance (Dental, Vision, additional Life, and more) is available for purchase with the eligible employee responsible for the full amount of the premium.

Ways to apply:

  • In person from 8am to 5pm Monday thru Friday at our office location 1100 S Watertown Street, Waupun, WI 53963
  • Email applications/resumes to Joe Barnes jbarnes@kingmfg.com  (There is a link to click under the first paragraph of this article.)
  • Mail applications to Joe’s attention

Thank you!