Fitter/Fabricator (2nd Shift)

Essential Duties

• Read and interpret assembly instructions, blueprints, and technical drawings to ensure accurate fabrication.
• Fit and align parts to meet drawing specifications and prepare components for welding.
• Perform fabrication tasks including plasma cutting, gas burning, grinding, and material preparation.
• Ensure proper alignment and fit-up of components while accounting for weld distortion and tolerances.
• Safely handle assemblies using overhead cranes and other material handling equipment.
• Manufacture components using various raw materials, tools, and hand tools.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, including assisting with training as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable MIL specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment while following all safety procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education & Skills Requirements

• A high school diploma or trade school certification is required.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant fabrication experience are required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings is required.
• Proficiency with fabrication tools including welding equipment, plate cutting tools, and grinders is required.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and material handling equipment safely is required.
• A strong understanding of metal properties and materials used in fabrication is required.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills are required.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision is required.
• A strong attention to detail, accuracy, and manual dexterity are required.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GMAW-P and GTAW welding processes across materials such as 2209, 625, 316, 82, 100S, 70S, CuNi 67, and NiCu-7 is preferred.
• Experience working with small diameter pipe and socket welds in stainless materials is preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Work-life balance

About the Role

As a Fitter/Fabricator at DC Fabricators, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, made-to-spec components. Your responsibilities include reading and interpreting assembly instructions, blueprints, and technical drawings to ensure accurate fabrication, performing fabrication tasks, ensuring proper alignment and fit-up of components, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. You will also provide guidance and support to team members and ensure compliance with applicable MIL specifications and quality standards.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should have a high school diploma or trade school certification, minimum three (3) years of relevant fabrication experience, and proficiency with fabrication tools and overhead cranes. Strong mathematical and analytical skills, attention to detail, and manual dexterity are also essential. Basic computer skills and US citizenship are required.

Skills

The ideal candidate will have experience with GMAW-P and GTAW welding processes, experience working with small diameter pipe and socket welds in stainless materials, and strong understanding of metal properties and materials used in fabrication. They should also possess strong mathematical and analytical skills, the ability to work independently, and basic computer skills.