What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabricator II--1st Shift--4, 10 Hour Days position at Fincantieri Marine Group?
Fincantieri ACE Marine, a Fincantieri Marine Group company, currently has an opportunity for a Fabricator II at the Green Bay, Wisconsin location.
Fincantieri ACE Marine is a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled aluminum construction facility. Purposely designed for assembly-line manufacturing of aluminum vessels, the facility uses innovative modular construction techniques and component manufacturing. Efficiencies in production are achieved by allowing modules to be pre-outfitted to a very high degree while internal compartments are still very accessible.
Benefits: Fincantieri ACE Marine offers 4, 10 hour shifts, no weekends, 3 weeks paid vacation, plus competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, and more!
Position Summary:
The Level II aluminum fabricator shall assemble (fit) major aluminum components/parts and completely weld out assembly. Set-up of welding equipment IAW approved procedures and preparation of parts in accordance with cleanliness standards, specifications and standard work instructions. Ability to fit and weld work to close tolerances, and understand distortion control of aluminum weldment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout/assembly sequence of major weldments.
- Determine required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, welding techniques and standard procedures/processes provided by the company.
- Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications/drawings using straight edge, combination square, calipers and ruler.
- Cut aluminum plate/shapes using powered saws and hand shears.
- Weld or tack aluminum parts together using spot welding gun or FCAW equipment.
- Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Climb ladders or work on scaffolds to assemble components.
- Signal crane operator to move large work pieces.
- Dismantle aluminum assemblies or cuts scrap metal, using saws, routers or plasma-arc equipment.
- Position and secure parts using hoist, crane, wire and banding machine, or hand tools.
- Fuse parts together, seals tension points and adds metal to build up parts.
- Remove rough spots from work piece using portable sander, hand file or scraper.
- Heat, form and dress metal parts using hand tools, torch or arc welding equipment.
- Develop templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Welding experience and/or training along with a general knowledge of blueprints and hand tools is preferred. Carpentry or other fabrication/construction experience is a plus. Four to five years related experience.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- A Weld Certificate from a technical school or four years of related welding experience and/or training is preferred.
- A general knowledge of blueprints and hand tools is required.
- Light gauge aluminum fabrication experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) of Aluminum is preferred.
Position Requirements:
- Typical lifting/pulling requirements are between 5lbs and 55lbs.
- Typical tool weight
- Ladders 25lbs.
- Suitcase welder 20-35lbs empty. Normal operating at 50lbs which Includes (case, spool typ. Cabling & whip) if weight in whole or in part exceed 55lbs overhead cranes, other mechanical means or buddy system should be utilized.
- Weld Whip 10lbs.
- Grinder 7lbs.
- Skill Saw 8lbs.
- Must be able to bend, squat and kneel frequently
- May be required to work in confined or enclosed spaces
- Must be 18 years of age
- U.S. Person status
- Open Mindset: Identify and solve problems, embrace change, and seek continuous learning.
- Strategic Leadership: Build trust, unity, and accountability while guiding others toward shared goals.
- Accomplishment: Take ownership, deliver results within scope and quality standards, and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Social Connection: Collaborate across teams, communicate effectively, and value diversity and inclusion.
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities of the particular position. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEO Statement
Fincantieri Marine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.