Fabricator IV

Job Title

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Position Summary: Prep, fit, cut, drill and weld various structural steel assemblies to D1.1 and PDM quality tolerances.

Adhere to PDM's Core Values:

• Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities.
• Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
• Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
• Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
• Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.
• Pillars: 1) Safety, 2) Quality, 3) Happiness, 4) Performance

Responsibilities and Areas of Accountability

• Set a consistent example of proper PPE, tooling guards, and safe work practices. Identify and communicate hazards immediately.
• Maintain strong attendance, accountability, and a continuous improvement, efficiency-driven mindset.
• Plan and execute daily work to meet production goals while reducing material costs and maintaining quality standards.
• Interpret detail drawings and perform multi-face layout (lengths, elevations, miters, pitches, copes) with minimal supervision.
• Fabricate standard and non-standard structural steel components.
• Understand structural connections, steel shapes, and material grades.
• Demonstrate knowledge of weld symbols, joint designations, prequalified welds, and AWS D1.1 code requirements.
• Consistently produce high-quality welds in all positions, including CJP welds, meeting or exceeding FPY and AESS standards.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct weld defects; adjust equipment to meet WPS requirements.
• Apply intermediate fabrication practices including order of operations, weld sequencing, heat management, and fixturing.
• Safely operate hand tools, cutting torches, and carbon arc gouging equipment. Inspect and maintain tools and machinery.
• Inspect work for quality and conformance, independently identify and correct in-process issues.
• Demonstrate strong QC capability, cross-department awareness, and effective communication of non-conformances.
• Exhibit strong craftsmanship, teamwork, shop awareness, and passion for the fabrication trade.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in blueprint reading and interpretation, including weld symbols, AWS callouts, and 2D drawing views (section and projection).
• Working knowledge of GMAW (MIG) welding; minimum 1 year of relevant job experience in flat and horizontal positions (FCAW experience preferred).
• Ability to produce quality welds in multiple positions and identify/correct weld defects.
• General knowledge of fabrication practices, including layout, fit-up, and structural steel assembly.
• Skilled in the safe use of hand and power tools (grinders, hammers, clamps); Layout tools to 1/16" accuracy
• Experience operating oxy/fuel cutting torch on materials ranging from "1" thickness.
• Familiarity with welding equipment setup and adjustment to meet WPS requirements.
• Basic understanding of quality control principles and First Pass Yield (FPY) expectations.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety, PPE, and hazard recognition.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift (up to 75 lbs), climb, and work in outdoor conditions in varying weather.

Education & Experience

Education: 2-year technical/trade school preferred

Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant fabrication/welding experience. Misc. Metals, AESS fabrication experience a plus.

PDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer