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We provide high quality, custom-built air handling units for hospitals, universities, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and everything in between. Our team takes pride in solving unique engineering and manufacturing challenges while delivering exceptional quality and service to customers across North America.\nOur success is built on the talented people who work here. In fact, most of our supervisors and lead hands began their careers in production roles and advanced through hard work, training and skill development. If you're looking to build a career rather than just find a job, Haakon offers opportunities to grow, learn new skills, and advance your career.\nWe are currently seeking driven individuals to join our team as a Sheet Metal Operator. This role is responsible for fabricating sheet metal components used in the construction of air handling units, utilizing CNC machinery and various metalworking tools to help deliver the highest quality products to our customers.\nWhy Join Haakon Industries?\nCompetitive pay: $21.44-$25.00/hour, based on experience \nFull-time, year round employment\nHeated and air-conditioned work environment\nEmployer-paid Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance benefits\nPaid holidays and wellness programs\nCompany-sponsored social and team-building events\nSafety boot reimbursement \nOn the job training and skill development\nCross-training opportunities across departments\nOpportunities to take on increased responsibility as your skills grow\nOpportunities to advance into Trainer, Lead Hand and Supervisor roles\nA company culture built on teamwork, respect and continuous improvement\n\nYour Responsibilities:\nMachinery Operation: Safely operate CNC machines and metalworking tools (brakes and shears) to fabricate sheet metal components according to production specifications\nBlueprint Reading: Accurately read and interpret blueprints to guide the precise fabrication of sheet metal parts\nMeasurement and Tool Use: Use measuring tools and perform calculations to ensure accurate cuts and bends\nMaterial Handling: Load and unload materials into machines, ensuring proper alignment and secure positioning for safe and efficient operation\nIndependent Work: Perform tasks independently with minimal supervision to meet production goals\nTeam Collaboration: Work effectively in a team environment with strong verbal and written communication skills\nSafety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)\n\nWhat We’re Looking For:\nExperience\nMinimum 1 year of experience working with sheet metal (preferred)\nMinimum 1 year of manufacturing experience (preferred)\n\nSkills & Qualifications\nMechanical aptitude and willingness to learn\nAbility to read and interpret drawings and measurements\nStrong attention to detail\nAbility to perform physically demanding work\nStrong communication and teamwork skills\nReliable transportation required\nJob Details:\nJob Type: Full-time, Indoor\nLocation: Cheney, WA\nStarting Wage: $21.44-$25.00 per hour, based on experience \n\nShift Schedule:\nMonday through Thursday 5:00-3:30pm\nWeekend shifts not required\nOccasional overtime available based on production requirements\nGrow With Us\nAt Haakon, we believe in developing our employees for long-term success. 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