About Us:

JKeys is a fast-growing sheet metal and plastics fabrication shop serving customers in aerospace, technology, and other advanced industries. We operate CNC routers, fiber lasers, press brakes, and advanced 5-axis CNC milling equipment to produce precision parts. 

This role is ideal for someone early in their manufacturing career who wants real, hands-on shop experience with a clear path to advancement into machine operation and CNC machining. Learn more at: https://fab.jkeys.design/

What You’ll Do: 

• Load and unload sheet metal and plastic materials onto CNC lasers and routers 
• Remove finished parts from machines and prepare them for the next operation Sand, deburr, and break edges to meet quality and safety standards 
• Clean parts after cutting or forming as required Assist with moving materials and completed parts throughout the shop 
• Support press brake operations by staging materials and organizing completed work Perform basic visual inspections for burrs, sharp edges, or obvious defects 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area Follow shop procedures and safety guidelines at all times 
• As your skills and reliability grow, there will be opportunities to assist machine operators and advance into CNC operation, setup work, and eventually 5-axis machining. 
• What We’re Looking For: 
• Some mechanical or hands-on experience is preferred, such as: 
• Shop, warehouse, or manufacturing experience 
• Automotive or mechanical work 
• Welding or fabrication exposure 
• High school manufacturing/engineering coursework 
• Trade school or technical training 

You should be: 

• Dependable and punctual 
• Comfortable working around industrial machinery 
• Willing to learn and take direction 
• Able to work on your feet in a fast-paced shop environment 
• Able to lift and handle materials up to 50 lbs 
• Detail-oriented when finishing and inspecting parts 
• Prior CNC experience is a plus, but not required. 

What We Offer Starting pay: 

• $15 per hour, with performance-based increases 
• Clear advancement path into machine operation and CNC machining 
• Exposure to modern fabrication equipment including lasers, press brakes, and 5-axis CNC mills 
• A growth-oriented shop where hard work and initiative are rewarded