What are the responsibilities and job description for the GMAW Production Fabrication Specialist position at Anchor Custom Fabrications?
Role Overview
Step into a hands-on production role where you’ll join, fabricate, and repair metal components using GMAW/MIG techniques. You’ll translate blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and schematics into precise welds, primarily in flat and horizontal positions. Safety, accuracy, and cleanliness guide everything you do.
Shift
Second Shift: Monday–Thursday, 3:30 PM–2:00 AM
A Day in the Life
You begin by reviewing prints and verifying materials. With a focus on safe work habits, you set up your MIG equipment, tack and weld assemblies, and check your work against specifications. Throughout the shift, you maintain a clean, orderly work area, minimize scrap and rework, and support teammates with additional duties as needed.
Core Responsibilities
- Weld components in flat and horizontal positions using appropriate MIG parameters.
- Interpret and follow blueprints, product specifications, diagrams, and welding symbols.
- Fabricate to exact tolerances; verify conformance and quality at each step.
- Apply safe work practices at all times; keep the workspace organized.
- Assist with additional tasks aligned with the role’s level of responsibility.
Qualifications
- Skilled at reading and interpreting blueprints and product specifications.
- Comfortable operating hand tools and working in a fast-paced production setting.
- Committed to low scrap/rework and to continuous improvement in quality.
- Demonstrated ability to keep a clean, safe work area.
Education & Experience
- Welding Technical Certificate or 1 year of industrial welding experience (preferred).
- Basic math proficiency and accurate tape measure reading.
- Knowledge of welding symbols and print interpretation.
Physical Requirements & Environment
- Lift up to 50 pounds independently.
- Regular standing with bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling.
- Work in a shop environment.
Workload
Frequent overtime beyond 40 hours per week may be required to meet company deliverables.
Tools & Proficiencies
- Primary Technology: MIG Welder
- Proficiencies: Tape Measure Reading, Blueprint Reading
Salary : $20 - $25