Welder/Fabricator / 1st shift

Welder/FabricatorNesco Resource is hiring a Welder/Fabricator for 1st shift for our client in Conover, NC. Pay: $21.00-$26.00 hour. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Job ResponsibilitiesSet up and operate welding equipmentOperate hand and power tools as needed in a safe and efficient mannerKnowledge and understanding of different types of material for proper welding specificationsRead and understand drawings, and be able to hold tolerances requiredProperly utilize measuring toolsOperate overhead crane, forklift, and/or hand trucks as necessaryRead and interpret blueprints and engineering plans and use the blueprints along with other data, such as work orders, to develop and design welding projects.Fabrication that involves laying out, cutting, fitting, measuring and welding metals to create the desired shape or object. This is highly detailed work and requires the knowledgeable of many techniques and tools.Inspect and test welds and equipment. Welds are checked for durability as well as meeting specified standards.Basic math skills and mechanical aptitudeProvide assistance to production process when neededPerform modification and repair work if requiredResponsible for organizing and keeping inventory of metal materials and notifying Purchasing when an item needs to be restocked.Preps parts to be painted by removing rust from metal, grease and dirt from work surfacesAppropriately mix thinners, primers and reducers with paints to come up with required consistencyPaint surfaces using sprayer or brush as appropriate.Check finished paint jobs to ensure that it is done according to quality proceduresResponsible for keeping the fabrication, painting and repair area clean and organized.Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.