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Forming and welding of metal * Welding and fitting of sheet aluminum, tube, and angle * Build and assemble the materials listed above * Determine materials needed based on the drawings and fabricate ...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Sheet Metal Forming An advanced aerospace and propulsion company is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to help establish and scale internal sheet metal forming ...

Prior experience in metal forming or automotive manufacturing. You should be proficient in: * Equipment Troubleshooting * Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills * Machine Setups for Production Runs * Shop ...

This role is responsible for forming, trimming, and finishing metal components used in automotive and industrial applications. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced with ...

Fabricator

Sterling Heights, MI ยท On-site

$24 - $25/hr

This role is responsible for forming, trimming, and finishing metal components used in automotive and industrial applications. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced with ...

We are looking for an experienced metal tooling engineer to provide a technical interface between our product design groups and our suppliers, and to drive development of extraordinary metal forming ...

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How much do metal forming jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for metal forming in the United States is $19.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Metal Forming Technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Metal Forming Technician, you need a solid understanding of metal properties, blueprint reading, and mechanical aptitude, often supported by a high school diploma or technical training. Familiarity with CNC machines, hydraulic presses, and safety certifications such as OSHA are typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and teamwork help individuals excel in this hands-on environment. These skills and qualities ensure precise production, safe operations, and efficient workflow in metal fabrication settings.

What are the most common challenges faced by metal forming operators and how can they be addressed?

Metal forming operators often encounter challenges such as maintaining precision under tight tolerances, handling repetitive tasks, and ensuring safety while working with heavy machinery. To address these, operators should regularly calibrate equipment, follow strict safety protocols, and participate in ongoing training to stay current with new technologies and best practices. Collaboration with maintenance teams and engineers is also essential for troubleshooting equipment issues and improving workflow efficiency.

What is metal forming?

Metal forming is a manufacturing process that involves shaping metal parts and objects through deformation, rather than removing material. This process uses mechanical forces, such as compression, bending, or stretching, to alter the shape of metal workpieces while maintaining their mass and volume. Common metal forming techniques include rolling, forging, extrusion, and stamping, which are widely used in industries like automotive, aerospace, and construction.

What is the difference between Metal Forming vs Metal Fabrication?

AspectMetal FormingMetal Fabrication
Primary ProcessesShaping metal through bending, rolling, forging, or extrusionCutting, assembling, welding, and finishing metal parts
Work EnvironmentFactories with heavy machinery, often involving large-scale equipmentWorkshops with cutting, welding, and assembly tools
CertificationsMachinery operation, safety, and sometimes specific forming process certificationsWelding certifications, safety training, and technical skills

Metal Forming involves shaping metal using processes like forging and extrusion, focusing on altering the metal's form without removing material. Metal Fabrication, on the other hand, includes cutting, welding, and assembling metal components to create finished products. Both roles require technical skills and safety certifications, but they differ in processes and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Metal Forming job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 9% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,349 per year, or $19.4 per hour.
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic 2nd Shift

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic 2nd Shift

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation

Shelbyville, KY โ€ข On-site

$27.50 - $33.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

We're seeking an industrial maintenance mechanic to support a busy manufacturing facility. Must enjoy troubleshooting, working independently and have strong technical skills. This person may specialize in one or more of the following areas but should have general knowledge in all: mechanical, electrical, electronics, HVAC, and hydraulics.

What Youโ€™ll Be Doing:

Troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and maintaining buildings, machinery, and mechanical equipment for our metal-forming manufacturing facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Others as assigned.

  • Diagnose cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance by starting devices to test their performance, observing mechanical devices in operation and listening to their sounds to locate causes of trouble, dismantling devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, adjusting functional parts of devices and control instruments, repairing and replacing defective parts and may install special functional and structural parts.
  • Lubricate and clean parts and equipment and repairs and maintains equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturersโ€™ specifications using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing instruments.
  • Examine form and texture to parts to detect imperfections, inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
  • May set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
  • Apply basic electrical knowledge to test electrical equipment to determine causes for malfunction such as motor control devices, switch panels, transformers, solenoids, and other electrical equipment and components according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principals.
  • Complete training on new and existing equipment and uses applicable reference material and at the direction of the supervisor may be required to use specialized reference material.

Schedule: Typical schedule will be 2nd shift is Monday to Thursday 3:00PM-1:30AM. Eligible for 2nd shift shift premium of $1/hour. Training may occur on 1st shift during the weekdays.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.



Qualifications

  • Three or more yearsโ€™ related experience in industrial maintenance roles that includes familiarity with:
    1. hydraulics, mechanical, electrical machine control and/or PLCs
    2. welding/metal fabrication
    3. manufacturing environment
    4. maintenance tools and equipment
  • Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair industrial equipment.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. occasionally
  • Computer skills โ€“ able to navigate various software, including manufacturing software and maintenance tracking systems.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Must be a US Person (meets ITAR/EAR requirements)

Preferred

  • Two-year technical degree or vocational training in industrial maintenance
  • Experience with:
    1. metal forming equipment including bending, cutting or roll forming.
    2. Project experience including new equipment installations




Who We Are

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation, or RFC as we call it, supplies custom roll formed metal components into several industries including Aerospace, Construction, Material Handling, Off-Highway, Office Furniture, Solar and Transportation. In 2000, Roll Forming Corporation was acquired by globally leading technology group voestalpine AG and became part of the Metal Forming, Tubes and Sections division. Today, voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation has seven production facilities across three states with five facilities and headquarters located in Shelby County, Kentucky and one facility each in Pennsylvania and Indiana.

What We Offer You

  • Several great benefit plans, including multiple health insurance options, vision, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability coverage, health-saving accounts, or flexible spending account
  • Weekly pay
  • 401K or 401K Roth up to 6% Match
  • Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus
  • Apprenticeship programs & tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Leadership training opportunities
  • TogetherWeCare, a philanthropic volunteer program that allows employees to support their community while on company time
  • Countdown to Zero, a global environmental impact initiative that strives to make our work environments more efficient and environmentally friendly

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation is an At Will employer. Employment will be at-will, which means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and with or without cause.

Roll Forming Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications. Please contact us at RFC.HR@voestalpine.com if you require any alternate application form or accommodation during our hiring process due to disability.