Fabricator

Job Title: Fabricator
Job Description

The Fabricator installs and assembles custom equipment and accessories in vans, ensuring high-quality workmanship and safe, reliable installations. This role is ideal for someone who is mechanically inclined, enjoys hands-on work with tools, and is eager to learn and grow in a small but expanding operation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install van equipment, including shelving, ladder racks, partitions, drawer units, storage systems, receiver hitches, running boards, and various accessories.
• Install equipment accurately by following written instructions, verbal directions, and reference materials.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively to complete upfit and installation tasks.
• Collaborate with the upfit and installation team to meet project deadlines and customer expectations.
• Understand and become familiar with all product line parts and accessories used in the upfit process.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace throughout all stages of the installation process.
• Drive locally within approximately a 30-minute radius when needed to support installation or related work.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production, installation, and overall shop operations.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools and equipment.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools to complete upfit and installation processes safely.
• Capable of reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
• Detail-oriented approach to ensure accurate, clean, and reliable installations.
• Clean driving record and comfort with occasional local driving within approximately a 30-minute radius.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1–2 years of wiring experience preferred.
• Experience with fabrication is a plus.
• Welding experience is a strong plus.
• Comfort working in a small manufacturing environment with vehicles brought in one at a time.
• No prior professional fabrication experience required if mechanically inclined and willing to learn.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing operation that combines the stability of a large, established organization with the close-knit feel of a small local team. The location is actively expanding, with plans to hire multiple new team members and move into a larger facility to support continued growth. Motivated individuals have a quick path to increased responsibility, with clear opportunities to step into lead roles and advance within a short period of time. This environment rewards initiative, reliability, and craftsmanship, offering long-term career potential for those who want to build their skills and grow with the business.

Work Environment

This role is based in a small, clean manufacturing plant that operates more like a compact workshop than a large factory. The facility includes a single main entrance where vans are brought in one at a time for upfit and installation work, allowing focused attention on each vehicle. You will work hands-on with hand tools, power tools, and installation equipment in a collaborative shop setting. The standard schedule runs Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, providing consistent daytime hours. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and teamwork while supporting steady, project-based work throughout the day.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Puyallup, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Puyallup,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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