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Fabricator

NAPA Genuine Parts Company · Belvidere, IL · $19.80–$23.75 an hour · Full time

Posted May 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a repair job where you had to figure out how to fix something without clear drawings.

What they are checking: Problem solving on repair work where specs may be missing.

Tell me about a time a supervisor corrected your work. How did you respond?

What they are checking: Taking direction well, since the role works under direct supervision.

What would you do

You find a defect on a part after it's already formed. What do you do?

What they are checking: Honesty about mistakes and knowing to report rather than hide a bad part.

An engineering change comes in for a die you've already built. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Adapting work to engineering changes, which the posting names.

About the work

Walk me through how you read a blueprint and lay out a part before you start cutting.

What they are checking: Blueprint reading and layout skills, which every fabrication job depends on.

Which fabricating machines have you run, like brakes, shears, rolls or drill presses?

What they are checking: Hands-on experience with the equipment listed in the posting.

How do you measure a work piece to make sure it's within tolerance?

What they are checking: Precision measurement habits with calipers, squares and templates.

What welding positions are you comfortable in, and what processes have you used?

What they are checking: Welding ability for tack welds and flat, vertical and overhead work as described.

How do you stay safe around flame cutters, grinders and presses?

What they are checking: Safety habits around equipment that can take a finger or cause a burn in one careless second.

How do you check that a jig or fixture you built will hold parts correctly?

What they are checking: Testing work before it goes into use, which the posting calls operative tests.

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The full job description

As published by NAPA Genuine Parts Company.

SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, the Fabricator makes, repairs, adapts, and rectifies tools, dies and other pieces of mechanical equipment with high precision specifications and tolerances by interpreting blueprints, consulting specifications and making operative tests. The Fabricator operates all kinds of mechanical tools under the guidance of a supervisor. The Fabricator fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repairs dies, cutting tools, jigs and related items. The Fabricator modifies dies to conform to engineering changes. JOB DUTIES: • Lays out, positions, aligns, and secures parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers and rulers. • Examines work pieces for defects and measures work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. • Verifies conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes. • Sets up and operates fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill or otherwise form and assembles components. • May position, align, fit and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, follows blueprints and layout specifications, and uses appropriate tools and equipment. • May weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. May tack-weld fitted parts together. • Operates safety equipment and use safe work habits. • Keeps work area clean. • Perform other duties as assigned. • Studies engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Typically requires a high school diploma or GED. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: • Knowledge of monitoring gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. • Read and understand work orders. • Knowledge of mathematics and its application. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness and multi-limb coordination. Ability to handle material up to 100 pounds. COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay. COMPENSATION: Please keep in mind that this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. It also does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Motion, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range. • Pay: $19.80 - $23.75/hourly Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

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