Welder/Fabricator

Welder/Fabricator

The Welder/Fabricator plays a critical role in the production of large, industrial mixing equipment. This position requires a skilled professional who is proficient in cutting, prepping, grinding, and welding stainless steel materials. The Welder/fabricator will interpret complex blueprints and drawings to cut, machine, bend, and TIG weld metals to precise specifications, ensuring the highest quality and accuracy.

The ideal candidate is a problem solver, capable of multi-tasking and maintaining a high focus on quality throughout the fabrication process. This role demands a strong ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a dynamic team.

Working primarily with steel materials, the Welder/Fabricator must demonstrate initiative, craftsmanship, and the ability to deliver top-tier results in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean and safe work area and complies with the company's safety requirements while meeting time estimates as assigned to each job
• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, heating, and welding techniques and equipment
• Monitors the welding, heating, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered
• Practice 6S principles daily
• Complete all applicable documentation for current operations
• Machining and weld prepping of raw materials; ability to operate a band saw and Bridgeport-style milling machine.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, drawings, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, horizontal, or overhead
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work
• Must be able to see details at close range
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with colleagues and co-workers, with the ability to work effectively both independently and in a supportive diverse team environment

Credentials and Experience

• High School graduate or GED equivalent
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, three-year training program required or;
• 5+ years tig welding experience
• 3+ years fabrication experience

Who We Are:

We're Admix, a fast-growing employee-owned* manufacturing company specializing in industrial mixing equipment! We engineer, market, and service high-performance and high-efficiency mixing equipment for the food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.

* Employee Owned / Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Our employees are more than just employees, we're all co-owners and that's thanks to our company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Yes, we own it, all of it! When people around here refer to "co-owners" we're acknowledging the fact that we are in this together. We all contribute to the success of our company through our efforts every day including being an active participant within our organization; engagement, full commitment, personal dedication, and having a team spirit will help drive successful results for our company. Our efforts, collectively, helps to make Admix stronger, more competitive, more profitable, and just as importantly, we make this a place where we all love to work.

Admix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Admix does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.