Welder and Fabricator II

About the role

The Welder and Fabricator II position is responsible for assembling metal structures through the use of cutting, joining, fabricating, and shaping metal and other materials using high heat and a range of tools. The position uses MIG, Flux Core, and TIG welding to produce and manufacture parts and fixtures. The Welder II reports to a Welder and Fabricator III.

Responsibilities

• Assemble metal structures through the use of cutting, joining, fabricating, and shaping metal and other materials using high heat and a range of tools.
• Use MIG, TIG, and Flux Core Welding to produce and manufacture parts and fixtures.
• Read, interpret, and follow complex blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, weld symbols, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately create equipment and determine the appropriate welding process.
• Inspect completed welds to determine structural soundness through visual inspection.
• Utilize a variety of handheld tools, such as drills, grinders, tape measures, micrometers, calipers, weld gauges, and welding hand tools; fit and prep your parts for welding jobs.
• Create specific weldment set-ups and fixturing to hold production parts with tolerance and specifications.
• Advanced fabrication skills to be able to assemble and weld parts to hold tolerance and have an expectation of how welding can manipulate assembly.
• Set-up welding machines to the correct settings for the type of material and weldments needed.
• Maintain weld machines using preventative maintenance methods.
• Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards, within tolerance, and identify product defects.
• Repair welded parts and products to fix customer issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area.
• Follow Company Policies and Procedures as well as OSHA Guidelines and use proper PPE.
• Follow work instructions throughout the process, completing assigned tasks for projects.
• Complete required paperwork for each job accurately and on a timely basis.
• Ability to work overtime on a very short notice to meet customer demands.
• Move material with a pallet jack, forklift, or overhead crane.
• Collaborate with Quality Department to ensure customer and safety specifications are met.

Qualifications

• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, certification or technical school in Welding preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in MIG and Flux Core, 2-4 years of TIG Welding.
• Advanced Mechanical Aptitude.
• Able to read and interpret work instructions.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Able to accurately read/use a tape measure, calipers, and micrometers.
• Basic computer skills.
• Passion for doing a job well.
• A “self-motivated” team player.
• Able to work effectively in South Alabama climate conditions.
• Able to stand for long periods of time, crawl, squat, and climb without tiring easily.
• Able to lift 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
• Pass visual acuity test.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Various Medical, dental, vision plans to best suit your needs.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
Voluntary benefits that include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, discounts on pet, home, and car insurance
Employee assistance program and Health wellness programs
401(k) immediately with a competitive match
Several paid holidays and paid time off that includes personal, sick and vacation time.