Welder/Fabricator and Saw Operator

Job Summary

The Welder/Fabricator and Saw Operator will weld, cut, fabricate, and paint metal and products by using flame-cutting, hand welding equipment, torch cutting, and machine cutting.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area daily.
• Prepare for a yearly inventory of equipment, tools and other items located in the welding/fabrication area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Travel required to other PMI satellite locations and other facilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding and fabrication including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Must participate in training for all new equipment required to perform job.
• Understanding design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Thorough understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, three-year training program required.
• Comfortable with MIG welding, plasma cutting, fitting, painting & priming, hand tools, power tools, sheet metal experience, torch cutting, pipe welding, stick welding, etc.
• Forklift experience preferred
• Must be 25 years of age of older due to insurability requirements for equipment use.
• Proven working experience working in a warehouse setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Dress and perform job duties in a professional manner.
• Follow company procedures and employee manual.
• Familiar with modern warehousing practices and methods.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
  
  

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the Welder/Fabricator. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks and skills required of an employee in this position. PIPE MOVERS, INC. reserves the right to require that other tasks be performed when warranted (for example, by emergencies, changes in personnel or workload, corporate reorganization, or technical development). PIPE MOVERS, INC. also reserves the right to revise this job description.

Pipe Movers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.