Fabrication Welder

About the role

Panelmatic Inc. is seeking a dedicated and skilled Metal Fabricator. The Fabricator produces a variety of sheet metal parts that meet dimensional requirements. They consult blueprints, work orders, and/or schematics to safely construct specified structures, developing additional sketches if needed. They select appropriate materials for each job based on the desired or necessary strength, including MIG welding mild and stainless steel. They cut, bend, and shape sheet metal to required dimensions, measure, cut, and weld pieces together according to specifications, verify conformance to specifications, and maintain a clean and orderly workspace.

Responsibilities

• Consults blueprints, work orders, and/or schematics to safely construct specified structure; develops additional sketches if needed.
• Selects appropriate material for each job based on the desired or necessary strength.
• MIG welds mild and stainless steel.
• Cuts, bends, and shapes sheet metal to required dimensions.
• Measures, cuts, and welds pieces together according to specifications, blueprints, or directions.
• Hammers, chips, and grinds workpiece to cut, bend, and straighten metal to meet specifications.
• Verifies conformance of workpiece to specifications, using square, ruler, and measuring tape.
• Connects pieces or secures seams by riveting, rolling, soldering, or using steel screws.
• Performs assigned work on assembly such as punching holes for screws or bending gutters.
• Sets up and operates fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, and drill presses.
• Captures and maintains records for projects and repairs.
• Coordinates required shutdowns and startups of equipment with other departments after sheet metal installation.
• Notifies the lead person or Inspector when the product is ready for inspection.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area each day and returns tools to their proper locations.

Requirements

• Two plus years of experience welding in a manufacturing or industrial setting required.
• Two plus years of experience in forklift operating required.
• Two plus years of experience in the use basic tools (squares, clamps, fillet gauge, angle finder, etc.) required.
• Two plus years of experience in shear, brake press, turret punch, CNC laser, ironworker, band saw, welding machine, cutting torch, plasma cutter, grinder, overhead crane, ratchet straps, and other hand tools required.
• Two plus years of experience in applicable QAPs (Quality Assurance Procedures) required.
• High levels of organizational and time management skills required.
• High levels of analytical, observational, and active listening skills required.
• High levels of reliability required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required.
• US work authorization without sponsorship required.
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required.
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required.
• Ability to stoop and bend required.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four plus hours at a time required.
• Ability to read a tape measure and prints required.
• Ability to convert decimals to fractions and utilize conversion charts required.
• Excellent manual dexterity required.
• Excellent color vision and eyesight required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1G & 3G Welding certification preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Testing Requirements

• Welding Test Required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD - 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage, 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family).
• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%.
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided.
• PTO and paid holidays provided.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive wages.
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years.