Metal Fabricator

What makes Northwestern Glass Fab unique? Founded in 1912, Northwestern Glass Fab, a division of Brin Glass Company, has been providing fabricated glass and aluminum to its customers for over 100 years. Our commitment to quality and the ability to deliver precision custom fabricated glass products on a timely basis has us shipping products to customers located all over North America.

As a privately held ESOP company, Northwestern Glass Fab offers incredible benefits and a unique employee-owned culture focused on living our core values every day: We Show Up. We Bring It. We Do It Right. We invite you to consider investing your strengths here.

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance
• Flex Benefits - including Medical Expense and Dependent Care
• Weekly pay through a collective bargaining agreement
• Pension plan
• Educational Assistance
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Job Purpose: This position will oversee the activities of those employees working in our shop for glass fabrication, metal fabrication, and maintenance activities. The right person will possess exceptional analytical skills and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Perform quality metal fabrication, including measuring, cutting, building and assembling of projects and jobs.
• Regular use of machinery and hand tools, including hand drills, impact driver, etc.
• Maintaining tools and equipment.
• Reporting unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Wearing provided personal protective equipment.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in manufacturing is preferred but not necessary for consideration.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace, including lifting up to 75 lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to read a tape measure and have knowledge of/ability to use hand tools (hand drills, impact driver, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours per day.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Must possess a high sense of urgency and desire to succeed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• At least 5 years' experience as a journeyman, glassworker or glazer.
• Pay range is Union Scale based on Experience
• Must be computer literate and current on new technology. (i.e. Microsoft office)
• Ability to operate forklift.
• Problem solving skills.
• Judgment and decision-making skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Math skills
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks.
• Positive attitude.

About Brin: Brin Glass Company has been a leader in glass fabrication, installation, and service since 1912. As an Employee-Owned (ESOP) and Union Strong company, we invest in our people, offering career growth, training, and development to empower the next generation of glaziers and fabricators. Nationally recognized as a Top 50 Contract Glazier and Top 50 Glass Fabricator, Brin combines the Midwest's most diverse glass capabilities to deliver high-quality, lasting solutions. Our family of companies-Brin Glass, Northwestern Glass Fab, Heartland Glass, and St. Germain's Glasswork together to provide comprehensive architectural glass and aluminum solutions. At Brin, we don't just build glass-we build people and careers. Join us and be part of a team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and a legacy of excellence.