What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabricator/Welder position at Applied Chemical Technology?
Education and Work Experience:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required
- Valid driver’s license required
- 2-10 years’ experience with welding required
- Experience with pipe fitting and layout a plus
Required Skills:
- Must be able to read blue print drawings and be able to use them without supervision
- Must be precise in layout of materials and fit components for welding
- Knowledge of other equipment used in a fabrication shop (drills, saws, breaks, shears, etc.)
- Able to pass in-house welding test
- Must be knowledgeable with general welding equipment and how to properly use it
- Experience welding on both carbon and stainless steel
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions
- Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to maintain a clean work environment
- Ability to maintain an effective, courteous, and tactful relationship with other employees and clients
- Must be on time and have a good attitude at work
- Willingness to be trained at other shop responsibilities
- Must be willing to travel when needed
Job Duties: Will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Report to Fabrication Manager in the Mechanical Design & Fabrication Department
- Respect and adhere to all active contracts and confidentiality agreements with Applied Chemical Technology and associated clients
- Respect and adhere to all safety rules procedures, and complete all necessary safety training
- Perform other functions in the Fabrication Shop as requested by the Fabrication Manager or higher management
- Lay out materials and fit components to be welded using blue prints and other drawings and instruction
- Weld pipe and parts as required using MIG, TIG, and/or Fluxed Core techniques
- Perform general shop labor as requested
- Keep work area clean and put away all materials at the end of work shift
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
- Indoor, Clean, Climate-Controlled Fabrication Shop (heated but not air-conditioned)
- New Equipment
- Coordinate the use of both hands to perform tasks
- Ability to drive vehicles and other equipment, such as forklifts
- Lifting and handling equipment and materials of up to 50lbs
- Reaching overhead, stooping, kneeling, walking, talking, hearing, reading and seeing.
Hours: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday-Friday; must be able to work on short notice and work extra hours, including weekends, if needed
Benefits: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, 401K, leave, and supplemental coverages, some available after probationary period
ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer
E-mail resume to: hr@appliedchemical.com