Parts Picker & Sorter - Sheet Metal Fabrication

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

This role is dedicated to the first critical post-cutting stage : removing, sorting, and staging parts from the laser shuttle table for downstream operations. As the Parts Picker & Sorter, you'll be the link between raw laser-cut parts and the rest of production. You’ll need to work swiftly and with care, reading job documents and organizing a wide variety of parts onto carts and pallets. You’ll also clear out skeletons, keep track of part counts, and ensure jobs are fully and accurately transferred downstream.

Responsibilities

Remove parts from laser shuttle : Pull cut parts from the sheet metal skeleton with care, especially finished aluminum and delicate parts.

Sort by job and stage accurately : Place parts on carts or pallets according to job documentation, labeled with the correct job number.

Remove and break down skeletons : Clear used sheet skeletons from the shuttle table quickly and safely to keep laser production flowing.

Track part counts : Keep accurate quantities for each job and flag any issues or missing parts early.

Handle a variety of materials : Work with parts ranging from 0.020” thick stainless to 1” plate steel. Use care for fragile parts and force when needed for heavy material.

Scrap sorting : Organize scrap for proper disposal, separating usable drops from true scrap material.

Forklift operation : Use a ride-on forklift to transport skeletons and pallets of parts around the facility.

Maintain flow : Stay organized and focused to ensure production isn’t delayed; communicate with the laser operator and downstream departments when issues arise.

Keep your station clean : Maintain a clean and safe working area, free from clutter or hazards.

Requirements

Experience with metal parts : Familiarity with laser-cut or fabricated parts in a job shop or manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Ride-on forklift experience required : You must be able to safely operate a ride-on forklift. Certification is a plus.

Reading skills & attention to detail : Must be able to read job travelers, understand job numbers, and track multiple orders at once without confusion.

Physical stamina : This is a highly physical job. You must be on your feet all day and regularly lift parts up to 50 lbs.

Focus & urgency : You’re the first line of downstream accuracy. Sloppy sorting, missing parts, or mislabeling causes real problems — this job requires care, speed, and focus.

Positive team player : You’ll work directly with the laser operator and secondary operations team. Clear communication and accountability are a must.

Benefits

Full-time stable hours with consistent workload

Competitive hourly pay with opportunity for overtime

Health insurance

Paid time off (vacation, holidays)

Growth opportunities in a fast-scaling manufacturing environment

Company Description

CFA (Custom Fabrication Accelerated) is a fast-growing precision laser-cutting and fabrication company. We produce a wide variety of custom metal parts ranging from 1” thick carbon steel plate to delicate aluminum components, using state-of-the-art Amada fiber laser systems and advanced downstream operations. Our facility runs at a high mix, low volume, fast turnaround pace — and we need sharp, reliable, hard-working individuals to keep it flowing.

Company Description

CFA (Custom Fabrication Accelerated) is a fast-growing precision laser-cutting and fabrication company. We produce a wide variety of custom metal parts ranging from 1” thick carbon steel plate to delicate aluminum components, using state-of-the-art Amada fiber laser systems and advanced downstream operations. Our facility runs at a high mix, low volume, fast turnaround pace — and we need sharp, reliable, hard-working individuals to keep it flowing.