Fabricator, Misc. Metals - 1st shift
United Steel · East Hartford, CT · 4 wk ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time
Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs structural steel and/or miscellaneous metals fitting and layout operations to support production needs.
- Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding.
- Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together.
- Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
- Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas welding equipment.
- Assembles parts by bolting and riveting.
- Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
- Maintains the works area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
- Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or Vocational School
- 3 - 5 years of layout/fabrication experience or technical schooling highly desired
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Basic shop math, reading, writing, and interpret English
- Basic mechanical skills
- Effectively utilize lifting devices
- Ability to interpret shop paperwork and work instructions
- Ability to verify log and procedures for accuracy
Skills Desired
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
- Good communications skills
Required Competencies
- Safety Mindset
- Teamwork Orientated
- Time Management
- Performance Management
- Result Driven
Working Conditions
- Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration
Pay & Schedule
- 1st shift starting at 5am, Mon - Fri