Welding and Fabrication Specialist

Welding And Fabrication Specialist

Marra Forni is seeking a Welding and Fabrication Specialist for its Beltsville facility which specializes in manufacturing brick ovens. The Welding and Fabrication Specialist will be responsible for tidy craftsmanship, welding, cutting and operating shop equipment to fulfill customer order requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high attention to safety, quality, and productivity in the welding/fabrication area
• Fit up, MIG welding, sawing, cutting, and grinding on products such as stair treads and bar grating, walk ways
• Safely operate forklifts, other lift equipment and/or cranes to move material as required (equipment may vary by branch)
• Safely operate shop equipment such as band saws, iron workers, and drill presses
• Process material by following instructions on work orders and shop drawings and verify material and work for accuracy
• Prepare and process all paperwork necessary to complete orders
• Maintain schedule and assure on time shipment of orders based on customer expectations
• Order and maintain necessary levels of shop and welding supplies
• Maintain equipment by following required preventative maintenance schedules and documenting tasks
• Observe safety procedures, assure self and others safety and report any safety issues
• Properly stack processed material and pack as required in preparation for shipping

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience using MIG welding process, TIG and/or spot welding experience a plus (depending on branch) -Basic computer skills
• Must be able to certify on plain steel and stainless steel (2F and 3F positions, ¼" thick) aluminum as required
• Must be capable of machine setup including proper wire speed, voltage, and gas flow
• Ability to safely use and operate shop tools and equipment such as torches, band saws, iron workers and drill presses 5S/Lean knowledge a plus
• Capable of following written instructions and interpret shop drawings
• Capable of following required safety procedures including OSHA standards such as lock-out/tag-out and incident reporting -Ability to work independently in a production oriented environment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to prioritize, organize and multi task
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-starter with a willingness to learn