Welder / Fabricator

Position/Job Title Welder/Fabricator Location Shelbyville, KY Company/Department Edwards Moving & Rigging / Operations Position Summary Under the direction of the Fabrication Shop Supervisor, this position will weld and fabricate metal components with welding equipment to fit, join, fabricate, and/or repair heavy haul components, transport vehicles, and tooling per Engineering specifications. Duties and Responsibilities Perform duties using wire welding GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding), or SMAW (Stick Welding). Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits. Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, steel, and other alloys. Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals. Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits. Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained. Qualifications / Skills / Abilities High school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience in welding or fabricating. Certification in welding preferred. Heavy equipment fabricating experience preferred. High attention to detail. Must possess a great work ethic and leadership skills. Ability to read and understand engineering blueprints, drawings, and specifications. Ability to manipulate tools and assembly components involving fine and gross motor skills sufficient to demonstrate welding job tasks. Must be able to communicate with all levels of the company. Other duties as assigned. Environment and Physical Demands Specific vision capabilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have good hand-eye coordination. Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively. Frequent lifting, stooping, bending, kneeling, crawling, and walking required. Exposure to outdoor weather elements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ecruit