What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welding Fabricator position at Manatts?
Summary
As a welding fabricator, you will be responsible for joining metal using a variety of techniques, often to form new structures. Duties may include cutting and welding materials according to technical plans.
Essential Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the ability to utilize press brake, metal shear, and all welder types.
- Visualizes a finished product/repair and creates a satisfactory plan for the process.
- Fabricates, welds, and inspects products in a safe and efficient manner to meet customer requirements.
- Demonstrates the ability to disassemble and assemble equipment with some guidance from others to perform repairs.
- Demonstrates an understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems related to the welding repair of equipment.
- Determines the cost effectiveness of repairs to equipment, the prioritization of repairs, and the available resources used to perform the repairs; monitor the budget.
- Participates in annual physical inventory.
- Must be able to trouble shoot fabrication, welding and grinding issues to keep projects moving forward with little or no assistance.
- Works with the priority of safety over production for self, co-workers, and the public at all times.
- Maintains current knowledge of, abide by, communicates and enforces all safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and wears all required personal protective equipment.
- Ensures daily housekeeping is maintained within assigned department and surrounding areas.
- Promotes the use of sound and effective safety practices in the performance of all functions
Qualifications
- 2-4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field with background in welding preferred.
- Good driving record.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
About Us
Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Brooklyn, Iowa, Manatt's is a leader in Iowa's heavy highway construction and materials industry. We specialize in asphalt, concrete, and chipseal coating, with additional expertise in recycle crushing, stabilization, milling, grinding, subdrain installation, and more.
At Manatt's, we have the experts, equipment, resources, and top-quality materials needed to safely and efficiently complete any project. Our integrated approach and unwavering commitment to building exceptional relationships allow us to deliver uncompromising quality and construction services. Our mission is to continually set and reset the standard by which all other construction material companies are measured. We don't just build infrastructure; we build legacies through higher standards of work and a dedication to excellence in everything we do.