Job Description for: Fabrication Technician / Machine Shop Operator

Sid Harvey’s an HVAC wholesale distributor of heating, cooling and refrigeration equipment and products is seeking a full-time employee for the Manufacturing Plant in Andrews, South Carolina.

Location: Andrews, SC
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and dependable Fabrication Technician to join our machine shop team. This role requires experience operating CNC plasma tables, performing manual machining, and aluminum welding. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced shop environment.

Type of Work:
Mix of production and custom fabrication, including plasma cutting, manual machining, and aluminum welding on light-duty assemblies. Fast-paced environment requiring consistency, accuracy, and the ability to handle repeat jobs while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

Operate and maintain CNC plasma cutting table
Perform manual machining operations (lathe, mill, drilling, tapping)
Weld aluminum components (primarily MIG and/or TIG)
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders
Measure and inspect parts to ensure quality and accuracy
Set up fixtures and tooling as needed
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Follow all shop safety procedures and guidelines

Qualifications:

Proven experience with CNC plasma table operation
Strong manual machining skills (lathe and mill)
Aluminum welding experience (TIG preferred, MIG acceptable)
Ability to read blueprints and independently complete parts to spec
Proficient with measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain consistent productivity throughout the workday
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on shop environment
Able to troubleshoot setups, make minor adjustments, and keep jobs moving without constant supervision

Dealbreaker:
Applicants must be able to independently set up, run, and complete parts to print without ongoing supervision—this is not a training position. Must be able to pass a drug test.

Preferred (but not required):

Experience with CAD/CAM software
Previous work in a fabrication or manufacturing environment
Familiarity with powder coating or finishing processes

Benefits - In addition to highly competitive wages, full-time employees enjoy a very robust benefits package, including:

Generous company contribution for the employee as well as qualified spouse and dependents insurance for:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-term Disability Insurance.
Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays and Sick time.
401-K with partial company match and Profit Sharing.
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Machinist/Fabricator