What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder/Fabricator Lead position at Autotronic Systems?
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our team and contribute to excellence in metal fabrication and welding. This hands-on role is responsible for constructing, assembling, and repairing metal components and structures by interpreting blueprints and specifications, cutting, shaping, fitting, and welding a variety of materials.
As part of a collaborative team, the Welder/Fabricator Lead will provide guidance and support to fellow welders and fabricators, promote a safe and productive work environment, and ensure all work meets quality and safety standards. This position offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise with leadership skills while working alongside a dedicated team to deliver high-quality products that meet project requirements and customer expectations.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Hand and power tool mastery
- Work may require extensive periods of standing, bending, stretching, lifting, and reaching
- Be proficient in wielding processes necessary for SCI manufacturing; read electrical prints & layouts, read piping prints (two-lined & isometric); read mechanical prints; read and understand suppliers’ instructions
- Employees uses initiative in conducting recurring assignments to fabricate and assemble products by using drawings, sketches, and verbal direction
- Must be proficient in some forms of process and tack wielding; basic electrical skills including lay out and mount conduit and pull & terminate wire; lay out, cut & thread, and mount piping systems; set and align motors, pumps, other mechanical components etc.; lay out, set, level & align furnace drive systems.
- Employees will be required to use overhead cranes and fork trucks to set up and/or move equipment. Will assist in loading and unloading equipment
- Perform jobsite installations as part of a field team and as a team leader
- Assist in the training of less skilled or less experienced mechanics as directed by plant management
- Perform other duties and functions as required.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of previous experience in metal fabrication and welding is desired
- Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of fabrication processes
- Proficiency in reading and interpretating blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
- Familiarity with operating forklifts, overhead cranes, metal shear, and ironwork
- Ability to use hand tools and power tools effectively
- Knowledge of various welding techniques with carbon steel and stainless steel
- Attention to detail and ability to work with precision
Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Personal Time
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Benefits
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Health Savings Account
- Long-Term Disability
- Basic Life Insurance (company-paid)
- Optional Life Insurance (employee, spouse, children)
- Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Wellness Program and Discounts
About Autotronic Systems & ThermalFab Products
Autotronic Systems and ThermalFab Products operate together under one roof, combining automation expertise with advanced manufacturing capabilities in a fully integrated environment. This collaboration allows for seamless execution from concept and design through fabrication and final implementation, providing customers with efficient, high-quality, end-to-end solutions.
Auto-Tronic Controls is a turn-key provider of non-standard enclosures and control panels, specializing in stainless steel applications. With a strong understanding of the requirements in heavily regulated industries, the team delivers customized, compliant solutions designed to meet demanding operational standards.
ThermalFab Products is a custom fabricator of solutions for heat treating equipment. The team specializes in metal parts and assemblies for industrial furnaces, ovens, kilns, and heating systems, supporting thermal and heat-treating processes including gas-fired, infrared, and electric heat sources. ThermalFab can fabricate from customer-provided designs or offer engineering support to develop tailored solutions. Through its expertise and collaborative approach, the company helps minimize downtime and operational disruptions while delivering workmanship that meets specifications and exceeds expectations.
Together, these two divisions provide a streamlined, collaborative approach that enhances communication, improves turnaround times, and ensures exceptional quality and service across projects.
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Welding: 1 year (Preferred)
- Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)
- Welder Trainer: 1 year (Preferred)
- Fabrication: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Welding Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24