Welder Fabricator

Job Description

Job Title: Welder-Fabricator

Department Production

Reports to Operations Manager

Effective date August 1st, 2025

Pay Range: Based on experience (Disregard ZipRecruiter pay shown on the job post)

Summary: The production line welder fabricator combines the responsibilities of maintaining and repairing production machinery with the specialization of a welder. The position is crucial in manufacturing environments to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing routine checks and maintenance production equipment to prevent breakdowns
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, and sometimes even pneumatic or hydraulic issues affecting production lines.
• Setting up and configuring machinery for different production runs and products.
• Repairing or fabricating replacement parts for machinery using various tools and techniques.
• Working with management teams and machinery operators to minimize downtime and optimize production processes.
• Maintaining records of maintenance activities, repairs and part orders.
• Adhering to all safety procedures, requirements and regulations dealing with machinery, electrical systems, and potentially hazardous like confined spaces.
• Measuring, cutting, and preparing metals for the welding process using tools like bandsaws and torches.
• Utilizing various welding processes, burning, and cutting techniques to join or cut metal parts.
• Inspecting welds to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications, detecting flaws and adjusting as necessary.
• Reading/understanding technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine welding requirements
• Measuring, cutting, and preparing metals for the welding process
• Utilizing various welding and other fabrication skills like burning and cutting techniques.
• Proficiency in various welding and other fabrication skills like torch, cutting, grinding, etc.
  
  

Qualifications And Skills Required.

• Bilingual, speak/read/written English and Spanish.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, gears, bearings and shafts of diagnosis and repair issues effectively.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, motors, and troubleshooting electrical problems
• Able to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical problems quickly to minimize downtime.
• Precision in work, particularly when dealing with tight tolerances and complex systems, is crucial for both mechanical tasks and welding.
• Handling tools, equipment, and welding torches with accuracy and control.
• Reading and understanding techniques drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine welding requirements.
• Collaborating effectively with other team members, conveying information correctly, and providing training or guidance as needed.
• Understanding blueprints, calculating measurements, math, interpreting plans and diagrams are essential.
• Staying up to date with new technologies in the mechanical and welding fields.
• Understanding and adhering to all safety requirements, regulations, and practices to prevent accidents, working conditions in a safety manner.
• Other responsibilities may be included according to the position and business requirements.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities.
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Vocational-technical schools, colleges, combined with training programs in industrial maintenance and welding
• Industrial certification
  
  

Physical demands and work environment

• Able to lift heavy objects to 25 lbs.
• Frequent pull, push, bend, slouch
• Frequent use of hands, fingers and arms
• Frequently walking and sitting
• Clear vision and hearing
• Stand for extended periods
  
  

Job Description Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general responsibilities associated with the position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested.