Metal Fabricator

About the Role

Balco, a manufacturer of architectural building products including Expansion Joints, Fire Barriers, Stair Nosings, Mats and Grids, Trenches, Photoluminescent products and Firestop, is seeking a Metal Fabricator for a fast-paced, teamwork environment. This position is primarily focused on fabrication activities, including cutting, forming, and assembly of metal components. Welding experience is necessary; however, welding duties make up a small portion of the role. The Metal Fabricator performs required operations to fabricate products according to plans and specifications, requiring a general knowledge of all manufacturing processes to build custom parts to meet customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Verify that the proper materials are provided to the customer
• Verify that materials are supplied in proper quantities and proper lengths
• Check materials to ensure that quality standards are met and maintained
• Ensure that the materials are marked with the proper mark numbers, if required
• Accurately document the inspection and rework of non-conforming or rejected material using the appropriate log
• Offer solutions for problems with product or processes
• Perform any other assignments, duties or responsibilities as directed by the Supervisor and Executive Management
• Work in a team environment
• Shear and Brake custom parts to customer specifications
• Ability to read custom part drawing
• Understanding of bend allowances
• Weld products according to specifications
• Select materials and verify that proper alloys are used
• Ensure that welds are in accordance with accepted industry and company standards
• Modify or build specialized equipment and jigs required to fabricate specified configurations

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of fabrication and/or welding techniques and tools
• Knowledge of relative safety standards for welding and willingness to use protective clothing (Face Shields, Gloves, etc.)
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to read technical documentation and drawings including details and breakouts
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally verbally and in writing

Experience

• 2 or more years of experience as a welder/fabricator, preferably in welding aluminum
• Experience using power and hand tools

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Physical Requirements

• This position operates in a manufacturing environment
• This role routinely uses welding, fabrication and power tools
• Ability to stand for a 10-hour shift

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Annual Performance Bonus Program
• 401(k) $1-$1 match, up to 6% - vest immediately