FABRICATOR

About the Role

A Fabricator is responsible for basic cutting, shaping, welding, and grinding of metal to form tanks, vessels, and their components according to blueprints and specifications while adhering to quality standards. This position may require experience operating basic hand and power tools, as well as knowledge of painting, sandblasting, shipping, receiving, and assembling of products.

Responsibilities

• Operates mobile crane equipment with a capacity of less than 20,000 lbs. and directs the rigging and hoisting of equipment.
• Sets up and operates machines to make production parts to standard shop blueprints.
• Performs welding, grinding, and cutting operations in all positions as determined by others, ensuring proper blocking, clamping, and holding of parts to avoid distortion and meet tolerances.
• Grinds materials where grade and type of abrasives are determined by others.
• Quarters heads and shells for fit-up and determines degrees and location of fittings and nozzles.
• Paints where finish or compliance to specifications are critical.
• Operates spray foam insulating, painting, and sandblast equipment.
• Operates machines requiring minimal skills and experience, such as presses, shears, saws, and rolls.
• Performs various warehouse activities involving receiving, special orders, and inventory.
• Collaborates with warehouse, production, and logistics teams to ensure efficient, safe loading and unloading operations.
• Ensures safe and timely loading and unloading processes.
• Guides and trains coworkers to promote continuous and efficient performance.
• Maintains a clean work environment.
• Performs other duties requiring similar skills and abilities as assigned.
• Attends and contributes to open book management meetings.
• Regular, in-person attendance due to the necessary teamwork and interactive nature of the position.

Requirements

• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, sketches, or other specifications.
• Ability to promote a safe work environment.
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter to meet production demands and schedules.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability.
• Knowledge of product, mechanics, shop mathematics, shop processes, and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of abrasives, conditions of metal, and finish.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Experience with trucks under three tons (e.g., tractors and forklifts), mobile crane equipment with a capacity of less than 20,000 lbs., and overhead cranes.
• Satisfactorily complete one of the Company training programs or pass equivalent tests in basic blueprint reading, welding, and grinding (requirements may be waived if an employee can demonstrate proficiency).

Skills

• Basic welding, grinding, and machine operation.
• Operation of hand and power tools.
• Painting, sandblasting, and finishing techniques.
• Warehouse and inventory management.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Training and guiding coworkers.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low employee premiums.
• Free off-site medical clinic.
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401k with employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more.
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades.
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Family & Parental Leave.
• Ten (10) paid holidays.
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position.
• Career progression program for advancement.
• Free in-house welding, grinding, and machine operation school.
• In-house training program.
• Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary based on company performance.

Pay

Base Compensation Range: $19.00 - $20.80 per hour.

Shift Differential: $2.00 per hour.

Work Environment

Exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, noise, and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to:

• Walk and stand for extended periods.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, or feel.
• Reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift, push, and pull materials (request assistance or use lifting equipment for items over 50 pounds).
• Maintain a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.