Welder/Fabricator

Position Summary 
 
Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded using hand tools, clamps, jigs and fixtures. Works from specifications, drawings and weld symbols. Prepares and completes work on materials by welding, cutting, grinding and cleaning metal. 
 
Essential Responsibilities 
 
•    Reading and understanding engineer drawings and production work orders. 
•    Measuring and cutting materials to specifications. 
•    Welding Machine Set-up; Mig/Tig welding and hard-facing of material using solid and flux-cored wire.  
•    Finishing of welds (chipping, grinding, sanding). 
•    Adheres to production schedule. 
•    Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage. 
•    Grinds and wire wheels product to clean smooth surfaces for painting. 
•    Inspects final products to print for quality assurance. 
•    Tags all final products for identification. 
•    Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area. 
 
Additional Responsibilities 
 
May assist the Assembly department as needed in assembling customer orders and help prepare for shipment. 

General Competencies 
 
•    Training and or experience in MIG/TIG welding is required.  
•    Math and Measurement Skills: Tape measure, Scale, Calipers, Fillet weld gauge and basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments. 
•    Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding. 
•    Ability to read weld symbols and follow engineering designs. 
•    Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead. 
•    Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work. 
•    Follows all OSHA and company safety programs and requirements. 
 

Education and Experience 
 
•    Must be High School graduate or GED 
•    Preferred Experience: minimum 2 years 
•    Must be legally authorized to work in the United States 
 
Licenses, Professional Certifications and Other Qualification 
 
•    Valid Driver’s license and must have reliable transportation 
•    Must successfully complete lock-out, tag-out training 
•    Must be able to earn Powered Industrial Truck license  
•    Must successfully complete Crane and Hoist training 
•    Successfully pass all pre-employment screening which includes drug screening, background check, Credit Report (dependent on position), Motor Vehicle Report (dependent on position)