Senior Fabricator
Midwest Air Products Co., Inc. (Mapco) · Traverse City, MI · Full-time
Experienced fabricator wanted, with a path into shop leadership. 4-day work week. Fully paid health insurance.
Schedule: Four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday. Fridays off unless overtime is needed or requested.
About Us
Since 1969, Mapco has designed, built, and installed corrosion-resistant PVC pollution control systems for industrial customers, including scrubbers, mist eliminators, and fans. Our work keeps harmful emissions out of the air, and we're growing our team.
About the Role
This role starts as hands-on fabrication. You'll build PVC equipment from shop drawings, run our shop equipment, and learn our processes alongside our Shop Foreman. As you show leadership, you'll take on more responsibility for scheduling, training newer fabricators, and helping run the shop floor.
What You'll Do
- Fabricate PVC ductwork, components, and equipment from shop drawings
- Hot air weld PVC (we'll teach our methods if you're new to plastics)
- Operate forklifts, presses, brakes, router, and automated equipment safely and correctly
- Read and interpret shop drawings, and check your work for quality and accuracy
- Help train newer fabricators as you learn our processes
- Support the Shop Foreman with scheduling, job flow, and material needs
- Follow shop safety practices and keep the shop clean and organized
- Keep tools and equipment maintained and report repair needs
- Potential for field installation work at customer sites
What We're Looking For
- 5 to 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment (required)
- Strong blueprint and shop drawing reading skills
- Experience operating forklifts and shop equipment such as presses, brakes, and routers
- Dependable, takes pride in quality work
- Organized, able to juggle multiple jobs and shifting priorities
- Clear communicator who works well with the crew and the office
- Comfortable with basic computer use (email, spreadsheets, job tracking)
- Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods
- Willing to work overtime when needed
- Valid driver's license
Nice to have:
- Experience leading, training, or coordinating a crew
- Plastics, PVC, or sheet metal fabrication experience
- Experience with automated or CNC fabrication equipment
- AutoCAD experience (viewing, measuring, or making minor edits to drawings)
- Forklift certification
Room to Grow
We're a small company with many different roles in the shop, installation, and beyond. For the right person, this role can grow into shop leadership over time.
Benefits
- Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance, 100% company paid for employees. Family coverage is available.
- 3-day weekends, every week
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Profit sharing
- 401(k)
Benefits eligibility begins after an introductory period.
Apply
Email [email protected] to set up an interview.
Mapco is an equal opportunity employer.
