Fabricator

Job Description

Job Description

USNR is a global leader in the forest products equipment industry manufacturing systems to produce lumber, plywood, finger-jointed components, and engineered wood products. Pushing the limits of technology has made USNR the premier producer of forest products equipment in the world. 

USNR offers a safe and rewarding work environment with opportunities and challenges that help employees grow professionally. Home to a dynamic team of people from a wide range of backgrounds, USNR provides everyone with the means to achieve their full potential. It’s the key to our success and why we encourage individual effort and teamwork. 

We are actively seeking a Fabricator to join our team of talented people to help continue our tradition of innovation and market leadership. This position works out of our facility in Jacksonville, FL. Come and grow with us! 

How you Will Make a Positive Impact:  

• Fabricate and assemble metal parts to produce equipment according to customer and engineering specifications. 

• Use MIG welding machines with flux-cored wire electrode to complete assigned welding work. 

• Operate fabrication shop machinery and equipment, including welding machines, cutting torches, grinders, overhead cranes, and forklifts. 

• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. 

• Remove welding slag, burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpieces. 

• Perform minor machine maintenance, including cleaning and changing consumable parts. 

• Read and interpret blueprints for intricate parts to support precise fabrication and assembly according to design specifications. 

• Fabricate and lay out work to meet design specifications and tolerances. 

• Set up weld equipment and pass an all-position test using GMAW and FCAW-G processes. 

• Follow all shop safety policies and practices. 

• Perform related duties as assigned by supervision. 

The Value You Bring:  

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 

• High school diploma or GED diploma, three to six months of welding experience, trade schooling, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Ability to weld in all positions, including flat, vertical, and overhead, with a consistent weld bead size. 

• Ability to read a tape measure accurately. 

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, especially for intricate and complex parts. 

• Ability to fabricate and lay out work to meet design specifications and tolerances. 

• Ability to set up weld equipment and pass an all-position test using GMAW and FCAW-G processes. 

• Experience using fabrication shop equipment, including welding machines, cutting torches, grinders, overhead cranes, and forklifts. 

• Three to six months of work experience in heavy equipment manufacturing preferred. 

• Commitment to safety and ability to follow all shop safety policies and practices. 

• Ability to work well in a team environment. 

• Reliable with a good work ethic. 

USNR is pleased to offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:  

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to employees and their dependents on the 1st of the month following date of hire 

• Optional flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) 

• Company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance with employee-paid options for additional life insurance and long-term disability 

• Up to $300 per year in wellness activity reimbursement 

• 401k employer match contribution at 50% of your contribution percentage, up to a total of 3% 

• Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year with no waiting period to use accrued time 

• 8 paid scheduled holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year 

• Up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement for continuing education 

• Annual reimbursement for safety boots and safety glasses 

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and activities. It is intended to provide a summary of the position’s general scope and function within the company. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

USNR and its affiliates offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth. We take pride in and value diversity in our workforce, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. 

Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. 

USNR will only employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, currently or in the future. 

Current employees of USNR and affiliates, and rehires within less than one year, are not eligible for the retention bonus. 

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