Welder/Fabricator

About the role

The Welder/Fabricator & CNC Plasma Operator performs all aspects of metal fabrication and thermal cutting operations to support production requirements. This includes setting up and fabricating weldments from engineering drawings and work instructions, 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 maintains a safe work environment, performs equipment inspections, and meets 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 multiple parts or smaller, complex weldments where alignment and dimensions must meet strict quality requirements.
• Fit and position parts and sections, clamp or tack-weld, and make necessary adjustments to meet specifications.
• Monitor dimensions and irregularities during welding, taking corrective measures when variances occur.
• Create welding fixtures to facilitate repetitive production welding.
• Cut, grind, finish, and weld components to ensure proper fit.
• Use hand and power tools, such as grinders, drills, welders, torches, clamps, jigs, and fixtures.
• Maintain safe operating conditions of equipment and work from drawings, blueprints, job layouts, specifications, work orders, and samples.
• Use layout and inspection tools, including rules, squares, protractors, templates, and gauges.
• Train new employees and cross-train regular employees.
• Maintain required quality through regular inspection.
• Keep work area, equipment, and machines clean, safe, and orderly.
• Comply with safety rules and operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
• Complete jobs within required production standards.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Ability to read prints and understand GD&T symbols.
• Proficiency with 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.