Fabricator

About the role

The Fabricator should be able to use custom fabrication and Grinding/Polishing techniques at a “Journeyman” level for creating, designing, and fabricating custom pieces according to the client specifications. They need to understand the client's needs, use specialized equipment to create custom pieces and ensure the final products meet quality standards.

Responsibilities

Essential duties include performing tasks such as cutting, forming, layout, fit up, welding, and finishing while consulting design blueprints to fabricate and install custom parts for Vessel construction. The Fabricator must also inspect and test the customized vessels to ensure safety, quality, and functionality.

• Own and help improve performance in Safety, Quality, and Delivery
• Carbon Steel /Aluminum / Stainless Steel MIG and/or TIG weld at a level that meets quality standards
• Read engineering prints, weld symbols, and follow specifications listed therein
• Basic operator preventative maintenance for welding related equipment
• Maneuvering in tight and small spaces & Work at heights of 15-20 ft
• Capable of general grinding, polishing and finishing jobs
• Performing additional work assigned by the supervisor or team leader
• Wearing approved personal protective equipment
• Completing assigned duties in accordance with safety, policies, and practices
• Mentoring Welders and Grinders when needed

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must be able to complete tasks at a “Journeyman” level, including reading, writing, math & verbal skills, and be capable of following and understanding engineering prints, specifications & instructions.

• Ability to Build custom Fabrication of Stainless-steel vessels according to print
• High Level Welding Capabilities and Certifications (T11-01, T11-02, T14-01, MIG 21-04, and M21-05)
• Understanding of High-Level Fabrication processes and techniques
• Ability to read a tape measure and use various layout tools
• Ability to work alone or as part of a group
• Fabrication Tasks Performed to a Welder 4 skill level and Grinding/Polishing Tasks Performed to a Grinder 2 skill level

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handle and operate controls for the length of their entire shift. The employee needs a full range of motion in their arms and hands in this position.

• Must be able to successfully communicate with fellow employees
• Work in small spaces throughout their shift and frequently lift and/or carry objects of up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision acuity, the ability to adjust focus and good hand-eye coordination

Behavioral Attributes

The ideal candidate should be able to identify problems, take initiative, and persist at tasks. They should be knowledgeable and confident in communicating information, share information with others, and manage unexpected opportunities respectfully.

• Identifies the existence and cause of a problem
• Takes initiative, persists at tasks and pursues completion of objectives
• Knowledgeable & confident in communicating information
• Shares information with others to help them perform their jobs safely, and efficiently
• Manages with unexpected opportunities respectfully and as part of the solution
• Develops plans to achieve objectives & identifies resources needed to accomplish objectives
• Resolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes work on time

Leadership Attributes

The ideal candidate should embody Wabash's values, including embracing diversity and inclusion, seeking to listen, always learning, being authentic, and winning together.

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion
• Seek to Listen
• Always Learn
• Be Authentic
• Win Together