Fabricator

About the role

Veritas Steel is a leader in the bridge fabrication industry. The Fabricator position at the Wausau location involves grinding, drilling, and fabricating bridge girder parts, which may include welding, assembly, clean‑up, and other miscellaneous tasks. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Grind, drill, and fabricate bridge girder components.
• Perform welding operations (fillet and groove welds) using SMAW, SAW, and FCAW processes.
• Assemble parts and complete clean‑up tasks as assigned.
• Install high‑strength bolts and grind steel components.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work orders.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including proper storage and disposal of materials.
• Use appropriate safety equipment and ensure surfaces are prepared for operations.
• Coordinate with the shop supervisor and other personnel to complete work orders efficiently, on time, and with top‑notch quality.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Great attendance and commitment to the attendance policy.
• 1+ year of fabrication or welding experience (a plus).
• Commitment to work safety and active participation in the safety culture.
• Demonstrated quality, accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability in work performed.

Skills

• Grinding, drilling, and basic fabrication techniques.
• Proficiency with SMAW, SAW, and FCAW welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Installation of high‑strength bolts.
• Maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
• Effective communication and coordination with supervisors and team members.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to lift 50+ lb and push/move objects up to 50 lb of force.
• Capability to pull loads up to 122 lb of force.
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and reach forward, overhead, and bend.
• Agile fingers and thumbs on both hands for fine motor tasks.

Work Environment

• Work performed indoors in a large warehouse or outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Regular exposure to dirt, dust, paint fumes, noise, moving equipment, heavy steel, and other potential hazards.
• Required personal protective equipment: safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, and steel‑toed boots.

Benefits

• Weekly paycheck.
• Weekly attendance bonus.
• Paid training.
• Safety boot reimbursement.
• Paid vacation hours.
• Paid company holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pension program.

Pay

• Training wage: $24.67 per hour.
• 2nd Shift: $26.47 per hour.
• Weekend Shift: $27.97 per hour.
• 2nd Shift overtime (over 40 hrs): time and a half.
• Weekend Shift overtime (over 36 hrs): time and a half.
• All shifts overtime (over 50 hrs): double time.

Schedule

• 2nd Shift: Monday‑Thursday, 3:45 pm – 3:30 am; Friday, 3:45 pm – 8:45 pm.
• Weekend Shift: Friday‑Sunday, 5:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• Flexibility to be hired for either 2nd or Weekend shift.