What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder/Fabricator position at Birschbach Manufacturing?
Overview
We are seeking skilled and motivated fulltime and parttime Welder/Fabricators to join our dynamic manufacturing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects involving metal fabrication, welding, and assembly across construction and industrial settings. The ideal candidates will bring a passion for precision craftsmanship, safety adherence, and mechanical innovation. Your expertise will directly contribute to delivering high-quality products and solutions that meet rigorous industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Interpret technical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and fabrication shop drawings to accurately guide welding and fabrication tasks.
- Perform various welding techniques including MIG (Metal Inert Gas), TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding), and SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) in accordance with AWS (American Welding Society) standards and ASME codes.
- Fabricate metal components using hand tools, power tools, press brake machines, plasma cutters, and other fabrication equipment.
- Measure materials precisely using calipers, micrometers, measuring instruments, and blueprint reading skills to ensure accurate fabrication.
- Operate rigging equipment as required on construction sites or in shop environments.
- Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols, using proper PPE, and following OSHA guidelines at all times.
- Assist with assembly of fabricated parts into finished products or structures while ensuring quality control throughout the process.
- Use shop math skills for measurements, calculations, and layout work necessary for fabrication projects.
- Support manufacturing processes by machining metal materials or performing soldering tasks when needed.
Experience
- Proven construction site experience with familiarity in metal fabrication environments.
- Hands-on experience with welding techniques including MIG, TIG, FCAW, SMAW, and gas metal arc welding.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and ASME or AWS standards.
- Mechanical knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, pipe threading, and assembly processes.
- Experience operating power tools such as press brakes, plasma cutters, forklifts, machining equipment, and rigging gear is preferred.
- Familiarity with safety protocols specific to welding shops and construction sites is essential for maintaining a compliant work environment.
- Prior shop math proficiency combined with mechanical blueprint interpretation to ensure accurate project execution.
- General carpentry and/or painting knowledge a definite bonus!
Join our team if you’re eager to apply your welding expertise and mechanical skills in a fast-paced environment that values craftsmanship and safety! This paid position offers the chance to grow your career while contributing to impactful projects across various industries. To learn more of the various sectors you will be working in and view some of our completed projects, please visit our website at https://www.birschbachmfg.com/
Pay: $22.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $31