Shop Welder/Fabricator

About the role

Welder/Fabricator Job Summary Assemble or fabricate mechanical parts, pieces, or products using a variety of tools and equipment according to required specifications in a manufacturing organization.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, weld symbols, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately create equipment and products
• Demonstrate proficiency in GMAW and GTAW processes across aluminum, steel, and stainless steel
• Utilize fabrication machinery safely, including press brakes, shears, and CNC plasma systems
• Operate power tools safely, including magnetic drills, hand-held screw guns, drill guns, and grinders
• Operate precision instruments such as calipers, weld gauges, tape measures, and other welding hand tools
• Maintain weld machines using preventative maintenance methods and continually evaluate performance to improve cycle times
• Create specific weldment set-ups and fixturing to meet strict geometric requirements
• Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards, and rework/repair parts according to engineering changes
• Collaborate productively with teammates to balance workloads, share technical expertise, and meet daily production targets
• Exhibit high professionalism through punctual attendance, a positive attitude, and constructive communication with management and staff

Requirements

• Must have at least 5 years experience
• Logistics: Must possess own reliable transportation to ensure consistent and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts
• Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED. 5 years of fabrication experience preferred. Must be able to pass a 4G plate test. Technical or vocational training/certification preferred
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment while showing respect, empathy, and integrity to all teammates
• Professional Conduct: Strong self-motivation, high attention to detail, and a commitment to representing the company professionally on the shop floor
• Problem Solving: Ability to perform work accurately and use critical thinking/reasoning to solve problems on the line
• Technical Literacy: Basic reading skills, ability to follow complex directions, and basic computer navigation skills
• Equipment and Training: Willingness and ability to complete training and pass testing for forklifts, lulls, rigging and overhead bridge cranes
• Regularly lift 30-50 pounds
• Regularly perform repetitive tasks with the manual dexterity required to assemble pieces quickly and accurately
• Safely operate a forklift in accordance with internal traffic and safety guidelines
• Strict Safety Compliance: Adhere to all OSHA, industry, and company-specific safety policies, procedures, and hazard protocols at all times
• Mandatory PPE: Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment during working hours, including a welding helmet (with proper shade lens), safety glasses with side shields, steel-toe boots, ear protection, and flame-resistant welding jackets or sleeves
• Equipment Inspe