Fabricator at SG Metal Glass – Bridgeview, Illinois

Production Specialist Build High-Performance Commercial Glazing and Aluminum Systems

• Company: SG Metal & Glass.

• Salary/Pay Rate: $18 to $25 per hour.

• Location: Bridgeview, IL (On-site).

• Job/Employment Type: Full Time.

• Schedule: Monday - Friday (6:00 AM start).

• Project Scope: Glazing / Commercial Windows / Glass

• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: None Required.

You will play a hands-on role in our 20,000 sq. ft. fabrication facility, directly assembling the architectural systems that define the Chicago skyline. This position offers you a stable, long-term career path with a 60-year industry leader where you will master the art of glazing fabrication and glass system assembly.

• Operate specialized aluminum saws and fabrication machinery to cut materials with high precision.

• Utilize hand tools, drills, and impacts to prepare and assemble complex aluminum window frames.

• Assist in the custom fabrication of break metal components according to technical shop drawings.

• Interpret tape measures and architectural plans to ensure all components meet exact project specifications.

• Manage logistics by loading outgoing project trucks and safely unloading incoming material deliveries.

• Maintain a safe and organized shop environment while meeting daily production and assembly goals.

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a construction, fabrication, or warehouse environment.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Reliable transportation to and from the shop. Valid Drivers License.

• Proven ability to read a tape measure accurately and use basic power tools safely.

• Physical capability to lift over 50 pounds and work on your feet for 8-hour shifts.

• Prior experience with aluminum systems, architectural metals, or commercial glazing.

• Possession of an OSHA 10 Safety Certification.

• Experience working within a fast-paced, team-oriented production setting.

• Weekly pay cycle.

• Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.

• Retirement savings program and 401K opportunities.

• Paid Time Off including vacation time and sick leave.

• Personal tool replacement program and all necessary safety equipment provided.

• Access to formal mentor training and career development paths into leadership.

Established in 1959, SG Metal & Glass is a premier Chicago-based commercial glazing contractor specializing in the design and installation of high-performance facade systems. We operate a 20,000 sq. ft. fabrication facility and foster a culture rooted in precision, safety, and long-term career advancement.

Learn more at www.sg-chicago.com.

SG Metal & Glass is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.