Build What Matters — With Precision, Purpose, and People at the Center

At RenewAire, we’ve spent more than 40 years reimagining how buildings breathe. Our energy recovery ventilation (ERV) systems improve indoor air quality, reduce energy use, and support a more sustainable future. Based in Madison, our team thrives in a people-first culture grounded in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning.

As a Fabrication Technician, you’ll join a highly skilled crew that creates the precision sheet metal components powering our industry-leading indoor air quality systems. Your work directly supports healthier buildings, healthier people, and a healthier planet.

What You’ll Do

You’ll operate advanced fabrication equipment—including lasers, punches, panel benders, press brakes, and robotic systems—to create high-quality metal parts with accuracy and consistency. You’ll contribute to production excellence, ongoing innovation, and process improvement.

In this role, you will:

• Operate and troubleshoot CNC-driven fabrication machinery with accuracy and care
   
• Minimize waste and optimize throughput while maintaining top-tier quality
   
• Read and interpret blueprints to bring detailed designs into production
   
• Set up tooling, adjust programs, and perform preventive maintenance
   
• Inspect materials and finished parts to ensure all QA standards are met
   
• Partner with engineers and programmers to enhance workflows and reduce cycle time
   
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace
   
• Share knowledge, mentor teammates, and support a collaborative environment
   
• Take ownership—meeting deadlines, solving problems, and seeking better ways to work
   

Who You Are

You take pride in precision work and enjoy seeing the results of your craftsmanship. You thrive in a hands-on, team-driven environment where quality, communication, and consistency matter.

You’re a great fit if you’re:

• Reliable & accountable – you show up ready and communicate clearly
   
• Flexible & adaptable – shifting priorities don’t throw you off
   
• Detail-oriented & quality-focused – you care about doing things right
   
• Positive & team-minded – collaboration comes naturally
   
• Self-motivated & proactive – you anticipate challenges and jump in
   

Schedule

2nd Shift – Four 10-Hour Days
Hours: 3:00 PM – 1:15 AM
Enjoy consistent schedules and three-day weekends every week.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• People-first culture: Respect, teamwork, and continuous learning
   
• Sustainability-driven mission: Helping create healthier indoor environments
   
• Growth opportunities: Fab, automation, CNC, robotics, and process improvement
   
• Strong values: Collaboration, innovation, kindness, and respect

Keywords

Fabrication Technician • CNC • Press Brake • Laser Operator • Sheet Metal • Manufacturing • 2nd Shift • 4x10 Schedule • Madison WI • RenewAire • Energy Efficiency • Sustainability • Indoor Air Quality • Precision Manufacturing • Automation • Blueprint Reading • Metal Fabrication

Minimum Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent required; metal fabrication courses a plus. 

· Minimum of 1 year experience operating sheet metal equipment (laser, punch, panel bender, press brake preferred). 

· 1+ years of relevant manufacturing experience required. 

· Basic computer and math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, and read measurements in inches and feet). 

· Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and manufacturing instructions. 

· Strong oral and written communication skills for effective team interaction. 

· Ability to follow detailed instructions and solve problems with a few variables in standard situations.

· Ability to pass a drug screen and background check

· Reliable transportation to maintain consistent attendance and punctuality

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Fine motor skills are required for a variety of functions, especially for wiring components and performing detailed assembly tasks. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. For items over 50 lbs., an assisted device or help from a coworker is used. A variety of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required depending on the role and specific tasks, and is subject to change based on safety needs. RenewAire prioritizes physical safety for all employees and maintains a safety-first work environment. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to understand issues, problems, and opportunities and make timely, sound decisions. Take responsibility for decisions and understand the impact and implications of decisions and provide feedback as necessary. Communicate with other employees and customers, perform an assortment of administrative tasks, and have personal management skills. Possess advanced customer service skills, the ability to develop professional relationships with customers and employees. Demonstrate attention to detail and exert high effort and focus on very busy days. Must be able to make sound decisions and remain calm under high pressure situations. Must continually identify personal knowledge and perspective gaps and self-educate. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving subassembly parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. Work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment designed for employee comfort and safety. The facility is equipped with noise control measures, resulting in minimal distractions and a steady work atmosphere.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.