Fabricator/Welder

The Fabricator/Welder is responsible for the fabrication, welding, repair, or retrofitting of equipment for residential, commercial, or industrial facilities. All work is to be completed at our fabrication shop but may require occasional short-term travel. Fabricator/Welder services performed may include, though are not limited to; layout/shop math related to complex metal fabrication, material reduction, fitting, tacking, welding, and assembly. Fabrication equipment and forklift operations when trained and authorized to perform such duties. Machine layout, machine setting, assembly, precision alignment, structure assembly, custom fabrication, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Material preparation, priming, and painting of finished work. Rigging and loading out as required. The Fabricator/Welder will adhere to the blueprint plans, schematic drawings, or manufacture specifications to produce the best product for the customer. This role profile is subject to change at any time.

• Operate hand tools, power tools, cutting, welding or fabrication machines, rigging equipment daily while following all manufacturer and Keen safety guidelines.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures, environmental risks and hazards, and ensure daily workplace inspections are done to identify and correct workplace hazards accurately.
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
• Represent Keen in a professional, courteous manner and bridge communication with all departments and customers to ensure a proper job is completed to customer satisfaction.
• Participate as a Keen team member in the fabrication shop and attend team meetings and training to ensure that safety measures and best practices are used in the workplace.
FOCUS ON END GOALS
• Fabricate, weld, and inspect product safely and efficiently to meet customer requirements.
• Interpret prints, drawings, plans, and apply fabrication or welding techniques to complete projects.
• Perform a variety of work, including material handling and conveyance, machine setting, alignment, rigging, welding, and custom fabrication for industries including Food, Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Industrial construction markets.
• Operate hand tools daily such as wrenches, hammers, power tools (hand grinders, saws, impact wrenches, drill press, plus various types of pneumatic and hydraulic tools), rigging equipment to assemble, install, and align to ensure the proper functioning.
• Operate simple and complex heavy industrial equipment such as forklifts, scissors lifts, boom lifts, gantry cranes, overhead cranes, pneumatic wrenches, and allterrain reach lifts.
DRIVE INNOVATION
• Troubleshoot problems to constraints in the daily work plan of equipment, research and share the proper solution.
• Identify waste in processes, foster continuous improvement through ongoing safety and education training, and Keen 2 Second Lean Culture.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or equivalent qualifications.
• A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution is preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a welder.
• Excellent knowledge of welding, electrical, and manual tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and designs.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly
• Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking.
• Frequently requires standing, fine dexterity, sitting, and handling.
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to position oneself to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics, and tunnels.
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds.
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments and on concrete floors.
• Occasionally requires walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching.
• Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking.
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.
• Must be able to stand for extended durations.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Keen Project Solutions is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.

Benefits and additional Company Information is located on the career section of our website. https://thinkdifferentthinkkeen.com/careers