Welder/Fabricator - 2nd Shift

About the Role

The Welder/Fabricator & CNC Plasma Operator is responsible for performing all aspects of metal fabrication and thermal cutting operations to support production requirements. This position sets up and fabricates weldments from engineering drawings and work instructions, including fitting, welding, grinding, and inspecting completed assemblies to ensure compliance with dimensional and quality specifications. The role also operates and monitors CNC plasma cutting equipment to process plate and sheet material for production, ensuring accurate part quality and efficient material utilization. The employee is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, performing equipment inspections, and meeting established production, quality, and safety standards while supporting continuous improvement and cross-functional manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform nesting, make program edits, and determine required materials for Plasma Cutting operations.
• Set-up, adjust, operate, and maintain CNC cutting machines to cut single or multiple pieces from sheet and plate stock, using oxyfuel and plasma processes.
• Perform setup and welding operations on weldments involving a considerable number of parts and/or smaller, more complicated weldments where alignment, dimensions, etc., must meet strict quality requirements.
• Fit and position parts and sections, clamp or tack-weld, and make necessary adjustments of components to meet requirements and specifications.
• Make frequent checks during the welding process regarding dimensions, irregularities, etc., and take corrective measures when variances occur.
• Make welding fixtures to facilitate repetitive production welding.
• Cut, grind, finish, and weld components so they may be fitted properly to a unit.
• Use hand and power tools, such as grinders, drills, welders, torches, clamps, jigs, and fixtures.
• Maintain safe operating conditions of equipment.
• Work from drawings, blueprints, job layouts, specifications, work orders, and samples.
• Use tools like rules, squares, protractors, templates, and gauges.
• Train new employees and cross-train regular employees.
• Maintain and ensure required quality through regular inspections.
• Keep work area, equipment, and machines clean, safe, and orderly.
• Work safely at all times and comply with safety rules.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
• Complete jobs within required production standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate or diploma in Welding is an advantage.
• 2 or more years of MIG Welding experience.
• CNC Cutting (Laser, Plasma, or OxyFuel) experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to read prints and understand GDT Symbols.
• Ability to use layout and inspection tools.

Protective Clothing and Equipment

• Steel-toe shoes.
• Eye protection.

Working Environment

The work environment is a moderate to loud manufacturing setting. The noise level is usually moderate.