Welder/Fabricator

Job Description This is a union based role. Position Summary: The Welder/Fabricator is responsible for welding, repairing, and light fabrication of specialty tools, structures, brackets, and attachments for Veit’s construction heavy equipment and light vehicles. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Identifies the structural failure area of damaged equipment and determines an effective repair method. Performs necessary welding procedures using current repair methods and supplies. Repairs and builds up construction demolition and foundation tooling. Completes welding and fabrication for specific jobsite project needs. Repairs various equipment attachments such as demolition excavator buckets. Fabricates material projects by creating, designing, welding, and materializing project‑specific items using engineering knowledge, fabrication experience, safety, and job knowledge. Works independently, ensuring repair decisions are made with appropriate experience and tasks are completed in a timely manner. Collaborates with other mechanics to complete repairs on heavy equipment as needed. Completes other duties as assigned by management. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Benefits: We offer our full‑time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with matching contributions, generous paid time off, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program. Two years of vocational schooling preferred; plus, three to five years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a heavy construction equipment maintenance environment. Ability to meet attendance expectations with on‑time dependability and consistency required by management and/or project requirements. Ability to exercise independent judgment. Ability to follow all safety rules and regulations. Ability to read and analyze project drawings to fabricate projects effectively and safely. Must be able to effectively communicate with internal coworkers, management at all levels, and customers/clients. Strong organizational, time‑management, and communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret equipment manuals, technical procedures, and parts diagrams. Other Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test. Must satisfactorily pass a pre‑employment welding test. Must be able to work 8 to 12‑hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, pull, push, crouch, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, lift above waist and chest, reach above head, and engage in repetitive foot and arm motions. The employee is required to lift and/or more up to 75 pounds and perform strenuous physical labor. Work Environment Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with mechanical shop environments. Occasionally exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, cold and heat. VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY #J-18808-Ljbffr