Full-Time
Material Prep Technician
Posted on 9/4/2026
APX Enclosures
11-50 employees
Manufactures customizable NEMA 3R/4X enclosures
No salary listed
St Thomas, PA, USA
In Person
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- Experience or comfort using grinders, sanders, and hand tools.
- Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively with team members.
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn proper surface preparation techniques for powder coating.
- Physical capability to handle, lift, and clean parts safely.
- Commitment to workplace safety and proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Use handheld grinders, sanders, and other tools to smooth welds, remove sharp edges, and prepare surfaces on aluminum and mild steel parts.
- Inspect materials for surface imperfections, burrs, or contaminants and correct them as needed.
- Clean parts using air hoses, wash bays, cloths, and solvents to remove dust, oil, or debris.
- Communicate with fabrication, paint, and quality control teams to ensure proper preparation standards are met.
- Maintain and clean grinding equipment and tools regularly.
- Adhere to company safety procedures and wear proper personal protective equipment at all times.
- Assist with general material handling and staging of parts for painting or further processing.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S standards.
- Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
APX Enclosures designs and manufactures custom aluminum and stainless steel electrical enclosures to protect sensitive electronics in outdoor and industrial settings. They offer NEMA 3R and 4X certified enclosures, UL 508A listed for industrial control panels, with standard sizes and customizable options such as electrical integration, climate control, mounting, insulation, and finishes. Production takes place in Mercersburg, PA, in a 40,000-square-foot facility (plus a 15,000-square-foot Precision Routing Division) with CNC punch presses, lasers, and press brakes, and all products are made in the USA. As part of the APX Company, they leverage integrated metal fabrication operations to provide end-to-end enclosure solutions for telecommunications, power, transportation, infrastructure, battery storage, and security sectors.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Durham, North Carolina
Founded
2001
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 career pages list many openings, signaling active production demand.
- LinkedIn updated August 11, 2026, shows APX Enclosures remains visibly active.
- APX serves battery storage, telecom, and infrastructure, all spending-heavy industrial niches.
What critics are saying
- APX's public footprint shows openings, not contracts, on August 2026 hiring pages.
- Regional manufacturing concentration in Pennsylvania exposes APX to one-site disruptions and labor shortages.
- Competitors can copy standard enclosures; APX needs customization wins to avoid commodity pricing.
What makes APX Enclosures unique
- APX builds custom NEMA 3R and 4X enclosures, plus UL 508A panels.
- APX Company integrates enclosures, sheet metal, coatings, machining, and precision routing in-house.
- Mercersburg-made, veteran-owned, and USA-built supply chains anchor APX's manufacturing story.
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