Light Fabricator III

Are you looking for an opportunity to launch your career to the next level? Do you aspire to become a key player within our Manufacturing Team located in Biddeford, ME?

Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer! Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership, and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Join our team and apply your expertise as a Light Fabricator/Welder III.

This role will perform fabrication and welding which requires knowledge of techniques and procedures as they relate to fabricating and welding air system hoods and other complex fabrications. Must have a thorough knowledge of reading drawings, exercise average judgment, and use skills to attain accuracy and conformance to specifications. Requires minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Selects specified sheet from stock or storage area. If necessary, performs layout, bending, cutting, and drilling according to drawing, sketch, or verbal instruction.
• Applies extensive knowledge of mechanics, advanced mathematics including trigonometry, metal properties, layout and fabrication procedures.
• Constructs complex components out of various materials including TAD hoods and air system components.
• Sets up and operates fabricating machines such as: Shears, brakes, rolls, punch and forming press to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal parts.
• Capable of setting-up and operating GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, OFC, and plasma cutting equipment.
• Is knowledgeable in selecting proper wire, gas, and adjusting machines to proper parameters for given weld.
• Attaches rigging and operates overhead crane and/or use lift truck to move parts as necessary.
• Has extensive knowledge reading blueprints.
• Conforms to the requirements of the ISO 9000 systems.
• Helps ensure that safety policies are being followed, and reports concerns to management.
• Identifies areas for improvement throughout the manufacturing process with regards to safety, manufacturing, tools, and equipment.
• Uses 6S principles to maintain order and cleanliness throughout the fabrication process and work area.
• Willingness to work overtime to meet delivery schedules.
• Performs other duties and tasks as may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties/responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Two-year technical college degree in manufacturing technology or equivalent formal training program.
• Minimum of 5 years related fabrication experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and understand complex drawings and various types of measuring instruments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Advanced knowledge of mathematics, including trigonometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Must be able to combine standing and walking 70% to 100% of a shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
• Requirements include bending frequently, squatting, kneeling, climbing/balancing, reaching above shoulder level, and lifting from high/low positions occasionally; bending and pushing/pulling frequently.
• Repetitive use of hands would be for simple grasping, pushing, and pulling approximately up to 26 pounds of pressure, and fine manipulation.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties/responsibilities.

We Offer

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Additional Information

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.

Where everything works together

When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 20,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.

Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers

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Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.