Welder and Fabrication Technician (1st Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

3-Month Project
$40 DOE
Shift Schedule

• First shift: 5am - 2:30pm

Position Summary

Kimco Staffing is seeking experienced Welders and Fabrication Technicians to support a short term manufacturing surge. This position is ideal for candidates with strong fabrication and welding experience who can work independently in a fast paced environment while partnering with engineering to build and improve tooling.

The ideal candidate has experience fabricating steel components, performing Flux Core welding, reading fabrication drawings, and using a variety of metal fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld tooling to support new tooling development and production needs.
• Perform Flux Core welding on steel components.
• Fit, form, prepare, and clean materials prior to welding.
• Inspect fabricated parts to verify dimensional accuracy and weld quality.
• Identify weld defects and perform repairs as needed.
• Recommend process improvements to increase weld quality and fabrication efficiency.
• Collaborate with Engineering to troubleshoot tooling issues and improve designs.
• Set up and operate welding equipment safely and efficiently.
• Set up and utilize jig tables for accurate fabrication.
• Operate fabrication equipment including vertical band saws and sanding equipment.
• Handle raw materials and finished weldments using proper material handling practices.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while following all safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of welding and metal fabrication experience.
• Proficient with Flux Core (FCAW) welding on steel.
• Strong blueprint and fabrication drawing interpretation skills.
• Experience with tooling fabrication and fixture construction preferred.
• Ability to inspect welds for quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Experience using vertical band saws, grinders, sanders, and other fabrication equipment.
• Ability to safely lift materials and work with steel components.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet aggressive production schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting engineering or prototype tooling development.
• Experience working in aerospace, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.
• Knowledge of welding quality standards and inspection method

• This role is subject to ITAR requirements.
• Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or otherwise eligible for required authorizations under U.S. export regulations.

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