Welder/Fabricator

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble metal components using welding and other metalworking techniques.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and other drawings to determine the specific welding requirements.
• Perform quality control checks on welds and fabrication work.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Operate welding equipment safely and efficiently.
• Use hand tools to shape, cut, and join metal components.
• Able to de-bur and clean welds and materials, and visually inspect your and others’ welds.
• Read and understand instructions, prints, or diagrams, verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of saws, grinders, drills, flame-cutting equipment, and other power tools.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area and maintain tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Able to safely lift 50 lbs.
• Clean own area between jobs and at the end of each day.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Comply with safety rules and regulations during the course of duties.
• Wear PPE as instructed.

Requirements

• Must be willing to work 40-50 hrs a week.
• Must know how to read a tape measure (down to 32nds).
• Have reliable transportation and license (a chauffeur license is a plus).
• Freehand welding - MIG (90%), TIG, stick, and ability to braze is helpful.
• Comfortable welding in all positions.
• Previous manufacturing, construction, or industrial experience preferred.
• Must be reliable, self-motivated, and possess strong verbal communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Good initiative, work ethic, and ability to work individually and in team settings.
• Review samples, drawings, to understand the specifications of output.
• Basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide, measure, whole fractions, and decimals).
• Willing to work in other areas as needed.