Metal Fabricator - Builder/Fitter

About the role

Plan, direct and perform diversified duties required to lay out, build and assemble all types of conveyor units, filtration units, component parts, and sub-assemblies manufactured by the company.

Responsibilities

• Work from bills of material, blueprints, sketches and verbal and written instructions.
• Check bills of material and interpret complex detail and assembly drawings to lay out and devise method and sequence of fabrication and assembly operations.
• Move, position and remove components from work areas.
• Fabricate and fit all types of parts by burning, hand cutting and grinding.
• Set up machines and perform all phases and types of welding on conveyor parts.
• Build and assemble all parts of conveyor systems by bolting, cotter pinning or welding parts together.
• Mig weld.
• Install coolant piping, tanks and hydraulic lines.
• Use floor controlled overhead crane equipment as necessary to move parts and materials; use care to lift and balance loads properly; operate equipment in a safe manner.
• Exercise proper care in the use of tools, equipment and materials.
• Detect and report faulty equipment, defective material, improper operations and unusual conditions to supervision.
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.

Requirements

• Mig welding experience.
• Fabrication experience.
• Blueprint reading.
• Ability to read metric and standard tape measure.
• Basic knowledge of shop math using decimals, fractions and other ordinary shop arithmetic.
• AWS D1.1 vertical-up certification.
• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies

• Attendance/Punctuality – Consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Dependability – Follows instructions; responds to management direction.
• Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently.
• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming.
• Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values.
• Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Motivation – Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Professionalism – Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Initiative – Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed; generates suggestions for improving work.
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics – Keeps commitments; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Oral Communication – Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Written Communication – Able to read and interpret written information.
• Math – Must have basic knowledge of shop math.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Benefits

• Benefits effective day one.
• Two weeks’ vacation.
• Free on-site health clinic.
• On-site fitness center.
• 401(k) with matching.

Pay

• Starting wage: $26.32 per hour.
• 90-day performance increase to $27.29 per hour.

Schedule

• First shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM.