Welder / Fabricator

Job Description

Position Title: Welder / Fabricator

Wage: $27.00 - $30.00/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm

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QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a Welder / Fabricator at a company in Davenport, IA. This is a direct hire position for 1st shift. Apply now!

Welder / Fabricator Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret CAD drawings, blueprints, job tickets, and engineering specifications
- Perform MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and aluminum
- Cut, shape, and prepare materials using grinders, plasma cutters, saws, and other fabrication equipment
- Operate lathes, mills, and other machining equipment to manufacture parts within required tolerances (machining experience preferred but willingness to learn is acceptable)
- Use precision measuring tools, including calipers and micrometers, to inspect parts and verify measurements to tolerances as tight as .001"
- Inspect welds, fabricated components, and completed equipment to ensure quality standards are met
- Identify and repair defects or inconsistencies in welds or fabricated parts
- Perform surface finishing, polishing, and final assembly of components
- Maintain welding, machining, and fabrication equipment and report any repair needs
- Follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE, and maintain a clean and organized work area

Requirements for Welder / Fabricator:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical welding certification preferred
- At least four years of welding/fabrication experience in a manufacturing or remanufacturing environment preferred
- Proficient in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding
- Experience working with carbon steel, stainless steel, cast iron and aluminum
- Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, blueprints and technical specifications
- Strong understanding of welding techniques, metallurgy and fabrication processes
- Experience operating machining equipment such as lathes and mills preferred
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs throughout the shift
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods
- Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and heavy machinery

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QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!


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Job Requirements

machine Operating, CAD reading