Welding Fabricator

The MIG Welder and Fabricator will weld together thick steel plates by way of pulse welding and also fabricate steel parts to meet the design specs according to the blueprints. This position will also utilize the overhead crane along with the sit down and stand-up forklift. There will be times when operation of the shot blast machine is required for paint prep.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Pass AWS D1.1: 2020 Welder Test.
• Must know metric measurement
• Understand and perform weld machine setup.
• Understand and read blueprints.
• Perform all Essential Functions of a Heavy Plate Structural Welder
• Weld Press Brake side plates, lower beams and upper frames together to produce a frame that's ready for the painting process.
• Train other employees on the tasks of a "Welding Apprentice."
• Maintain tools, equipment and workspace.
• Keep Management informed of status, issues, etc.
• Must manage their standard times and available resources.
• Comply with all established workplace policies and procedures.
• Wear all required PPE at all times.
• Keep workstation clean and organized at times.
• Ability to not cause rework by making self-inflicted mistakes.
• Employees are to speak only English during an emergency and while performing job duties where there is potential for an emergency. The rule does not apply to casual conversations between employees when they are not performing a job duty.
• Non-field related positions require in-person work up to 5 days a week at the assigned facility.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Capable of performing all Essential Functions of a Heavy Plate Structural Welder
• Contribute to team effort.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge
• Act on constructive feedback.
• Improve processes.
• Uphold work standards.
• Accept positive criticism.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

• Lead Person
• Welding Supervisor
• Assistant Production Manager

PAY RANGE

• $22.00 to $30.00

WORK SCHEDULE

• This position offers two schedule options: Monday through Thursday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM, or Monday through Thursday, 3:00 PM to 1:45 AM.

SUBORDINATE STAFF:

• None

KNOWLEDGE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working in manufacturing and production preferred.
• Experience driving a forklift and using measuring tools is preferred.
• ISO and SAP experience is a PLUS
• Previous Lead Person experience is a PLUS

SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Mathematical skills including tape measure down to the 1/32.
• Reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to design custom reports as requested.

TRAVEL:

• No travel required.

MENTAL ABILITIES:

Ability to work harmoniously with others.

Ability to accept and follow instructions.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to maintain a positive attitude.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL: Ability to successfully lift up to 50 pounds unassisted, constant standing, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, reaching outward and above the head, climbing, gripping, pinching and hand to eye coordination are all required as daily functions for this role. Work is performed on cement flooring.

TEMPERATURE: Climate-controlled yearly (Heat and air conditioning)