Welder/Fabricator

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate finished metal products and custom assemblies
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols for fabrication
• Verify specifications through material measurements and calculations
• Conduct tests to evaluate weld quality and tolerance
• Assemble, weld, and finish structures and sub-assemblies, including filing and burring
• Set up and operate fabricating machines (cutting, forming, punching, drilling)
• Maximize material usage while meeting production schedules
• Collaborate with team members to meet quality and delivery goals
• Operate and maintain MIG welding equipment independently
• Safely operate shop equipment including hoists, cranes, and forklifts
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years of welding and fabrication experience, or formal technical training
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings
• Proficiency with MIG welding and common shop tools (grinders, saws, drills, etc.)
• Ability to safely operate cranes, hoists, and forklifts (training provided if needed)
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS or equivalent welding certification
• Experience welding structural tube and pipe
• Familiarity with TIG welding and other advanced techniques
• Prior experience in a custom fabrication or equipment manufacturing environment
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work from limited direction