Experienced Welder/Fabricator

DeAtley Crushing Service is seeking an experienced Fabricator/Welder to join our team and assist with the fabrication and assembly of heavy industrial equipment.

Position Summary

This is not a production welding position. We value craftsmanship over speed.

The successful candidate will fabricate, fit, and weld structural components and assemblies used in the construction of new portable rock crushers and related equipment. The ability to work independently from fabrication drawings and take a project from raw material to finished assembly is essential.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble portable rock crusher chassis, conveyors, hoppers, and other aggregate processing equipment
• Perform MIG welding on carbon steel components
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and work instructions
• Lay out, fit, and tack components prior to welding
• Operate fabrication equipment including saws, grinders, torches, plasma cutters, and other shop tools
• Verify dimensions and quality throughout the fabrication process
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Assist with final assembly and equipment preparation as needed
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to meet production schedules

Required Qualifications

• Pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Minimum 2 years of fabrication and welding experience
• Strong MIG welding skills
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints
• Experience fitting and assembling structural steel components
• Ability to safely operate common fabrication equipment and hand tools
• Strong attention to detail and workmanship
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work in a manufacturing environment throughout the workday
• Own and supply basic hand tools up to 1 1/8", layout tools, squares, welding hood, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building heavy equipment, mining equipment, aggregate equipment, or industrial machinery
• FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding) experience
• Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes
• AWS certifications
• Mechanical aptitude and assembly experience
• Experience working with large structural weldments

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $26.62-$34.09/hour
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employee and eligible dependents.
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6% of gross wage.
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Tool Allowance

Work Environment

This position is primarily performed in a manufacturing/fabrication shop environment. Employees can expect exposure to welding fumes, grinding dust, noise, and varying temperatures while working around heavy equipment and fabricated steel components.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk on concrete and steel surfaces for extended periods, up to 10-12 hours per shift.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, and components weighing up to 50 pounds independently and heavier items with assistance or mechanical lifting devices.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements associated with welding, grinding, cutting, fitting, and material handling.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, crawl, and climb ladders and work platforms.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, elevated work areas, and awkward positions as required for fabrication and welding operations.
• Ability to reach above shoulder level and work with arms extended for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication equipment while maintaining required body positioning and balance.
• Ability to maintain visual acuity and depth perception necessary to read blueprints, perform layout work, inspect weld quality, and safely operate equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including welding helmet, respirator, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, steel-toed boots, and flame-resistant clothing.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, dust, fumes, sparks, noise, vibration, and varying environmental conditions typical of a heavy industrial manufacturing facility.
• Ability to work overtime, extended shifts, weekends, and varying schedules as production demands require.
• Ability to safely perform all essential job functions in compliance with company safety procedures and OSHA regulations.

Hiring Process

Qualified applicants will be required to:

• Complete a welding/fabrication test
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Pass a background check
• Provide professional references

Apply Today

If you are a skilled fabricator who takes pride in building quality equipment and enjoys seeing a project through from start to finish, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-Time

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm