What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder / Fabricator position at Vermont SportsCar?
How cool would it be to tell your friends that you build race cars? Well, here's your opportunity to do just that! We are seeking a talented welder / fabricator to support the production of our competition vehicles.
At Vermont SportsCar, we are committed to victory. We win by treating our people well, respecting them, and taking care of them. Working at VSC is more than just a job, it is being part of a team, working together to give back and share our successes and our passion for the sport with our teammates, our industry, and the community around us.
Join our winning team and become part of the motorsports family!
Our modern facility is located in the beautiful northern part of the state, just outside of Burlington, Vermont. Continuously voted one of the best places to live in the country, Vermont is home to hard-working, hard playing people who appreciate the outdoors and all the state has to offer.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Fabricate components using various pieces of equipment in order to clean, cut, bend, tack, and weld parts ranging from simple weldments to complex assemblies; select appropriate methods for such fabrication based on available resources
- Meet daily production and quality demands
- Work with other team members and stake holders to develop weld/fabrication support documentation and best practices
- Ensure compliance with Industry Welding and Fabrication Standards
- Set up and maintain work area, select and verify the materials and tooling needed for production
- Comply with health, safety (including OSHA), and environmental procedures, and ensure the cleanliness of the area
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings to ensure proper dimensions and specifications have been met for fabricated components
- Other duties as needed to support VSC's various racing programs
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Current welding certification (or the ability to achieve it within 3 months)
- Ability to operate various types of welding and fabrication equipment and tools
- Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings. Knowledge of GD&T is a plus.
- Strong familiarity with the use of precision measurement equipment used in production
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED is required
- Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant welding and fabrication experience
- Proven ability to multi-task and work comfortably in a fast-paced, often-changing environment including excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility
- Proven ability to be a team player with high integrity is a must
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this position, individuals may frequently be required to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; regularly required to talk and hear.
- The individual must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
- Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus as required.
At Vermont SportsCar, we take care of our employees. Our generous benefit offerings include:
- Health insurance with company-funded HSA
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Free branded apparel
- healthy snacks and other treats to keep you fueled throughout the day