Fabricator 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift

• Candidate will have min. 5 years’ experience performing structural layout and positioning of steel components on large weldments-based on the engineering supplied DWG’s.
• 5 years’ experience in rigging/millwright background to allow safe handling and flipping of large weldments in our shop using jib and bridge cranes.
• Comfortable working in a structural steel shop with multiple welding stations, coordinate fitment of items on other structural weldments from other departments.
• Expert at layout with correct tools for the situation (Squares/Tape measures/lasers/stringline/torpedo levels/2’,4’,6’ 8’ levels combination squares angle finders etc.
• Proficient with math used daily to assure weldment has all items in correct position, square level.
• 5 years welding experience, capable of mig welding various wire thicknesses and some specialized wires (ex. hard facing) easily pass internal weld test and capable of performing multi-pass welds per out welding standards.
• Good communications skills in a loud shop environment. Willing to take instructions from lead and supervision. Team player who has safety as priority one.
• Capable of proficiently completing all tasks required withing our estimated fabrication estimate. Will be cognizant of hours applied to a project and speak to justifications on time spent on the weldment.
• Capable of recognizing good and bad welds per Mellott Standards, assert efforts to repair any welds that are subpar before QA inspections.  

1. Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Participates in “safety toolbox meetings”
• Assists manager/foreman/superintendent as directed
• Competent to perform layout using drawings, sketches, and verbal instruction.
• Competent in reading measuring tools (tape, scale, angle finder, protractor and square) to 1/16” and or 1 mm as drawings require
• Understanding what “square” is when fabricating and holding tolerances as described on drawings
• Competent with welding mig/stick/tig and knowledge of general set-up of welding machines
  • Ability to interpret written directions/specifications
  • Ability to operate forklift/telehandler/manlift/overhead crane/metal saw/press brake/iron worker etc.
  • Trained in basic rigging principals and techniques
  • Willingness to work out-of-town for up to 2 weeks at a time, as required
  • Comfortable working off hours or OT as required to complete a project

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Education and Experience

• High school diploma/GED
• Willingness to further education by attending apprenticeship training or other job skills training offered by the company
• AWS D1.1 welding certification, or the ability to undergo the testing to receive AWS D1.1 welding certification

1. Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Participates in “safety toolbox meetings”
• Assists manager/foreman/superintendent as directed
• Competent to perform layout using DWG’s sketches and verbal instruction
• Competent in reading measuring tools (tape, scale, angle finder, protractor and square) to 1/16” and or 1 mm as DWG’s require
• Understanding what “square” is when fabricating and holding tolerances as described on DWG’s title block
• Competent with welding mig/stick/tig and knowledge of general set-up of welding machines
  • Ability to interpret written directions/specifications
  • Familiar with operating forklift/telehandler/overhead crane/metal saw/press brake/iron worker etc.
  • Trained in basic rigging principals and techniques
  • Willingness to work off campus at a customer’s facility, as required
  • Comfortable working off hours or OT as required to complete a project

1. Other duties as assigned by the Vice President and/or the President

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Education and Experience

• High school diploma/GED
• A willingness to further education by attending apprenticeship training or other job skills training offered by the company.
• Basic first aid training

Physical Requirements:

Individual must be prepared for:

Reaching - 50% of shift

Bending - 20% of shift

Pushing - 25% of shift

Pulling - 25% of shift

Climbing - 35% of shift

Sitting - 5% of shift

Overhead work - 60% of shift

Standing - 95% of shift

Walking - 95% of shift

Lifting up to 50 pounds - 20% of shift

Employee must perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  The company will provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified individual with a disability, as defined by the ADA, who has made the company aware of his or her disability, provided that such accommodation does not constitute an undue hardship on the company.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to two weeks at a time
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical

Work Environment:

Work takes place in a climate controlled shop.  Work is in a loud environment.  Individual must be prepared to work in hot or cold temperatures.  Individual may be exposed to fumes or chemicals.  Personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses and steel toe boots, are required on the shop floor. 

Career Ladder:

This position could lead to advancement into a “Lead Welder” position.

Safety: Promote a Healthy and Safe Culture

Empower employees to make the workplace safe

Establish employee ownership for safe behavior and awareness

Plan safety into all tasks

Learn from unsafe experiences to prevent future accidents

Performance Standards:

The criteria for evaluation in this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Successful development and timely completion of individual and divisional annual objectives
2. Accomplishment of professional development goals as established in the employee performance evaluation
3. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in building and maintaining levels of trust and respect
4. Satisfactory annual evaluation by supervisor

Note: Mellott Company reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time with or without notice to the employee.