Welder Fabricator

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. About the role Job Summary The Production Worker / Technician is responsible for assembling, testing, and inspecting products to ensure they meet quality and safety standards. This role supports the manufacturing process by identifying defects, maintaining equipment, and following production protocols. This job profile is intended for support staff that follows established procedures and works under close supervision. Smaller/easier decisions are made autonomously. Job Title: Fabricator / Welder Apprentice Department/Division: Operations Reports To: Supervisor, Weld Date of Review: August 2023 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Supervisory ☐ Yes ☒ No Basic Function Under indirect supervision and following JWCE's Standard Operating Procedures , maintains a high degree of quality in the safe and efficient operation of machine tools and welding equipment to cut, punch, drill, deburr, join, fabricate, and prepare and weld metal material to produce precision fabricated parts. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Reads blueprints, drawings, sales orders, and engineering information to determine required dimensions & tolerances, methods & sequences of operations to fabricate JWCE products Uses precision tools and instruments such as calipers, and tape measurers with knowledge of mathematics to transfer fractions to decimals, to determine and verify dimensions and tolerances, examine or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to customer specifications Safely and efficiently selects and operates appropriate equipment such as Band Saws, Punch Presses, Milling Machines, Cutting Machines, MIG and TIG Welders, Sanders, Buffers or Polishers, Boring Machines, Shapers or Grinders and Cutting Machines amongst others, to produce parts to JWCE's specifications Ensures that all parts are deburred & prepared for welding or other subsequent operations Follows preventive maintenance procedures to clean & lubricate machines, tools & equipment, removing grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter keeping them in safe working condition Designs fixtures, tooling, or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs Dismantles JWCE's product machines or equipment, using hand tools or power tools to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed Uses forklifts and hoisting equipment to load and unload heavy parts and tooling Understand and adheres to JWCE's-5S and Safety standards Perform other duties and special projects as assigned Education, Experience & Skills Required High school diploma or equivalent Previous Weld or Fabrication experience Desirable Machine shop training program and/or AWS Certification Proficient in properties of metals and identification of raw materials, and different production processes and using of shop machines Meticulous and detail oriented, highly self-motivated, able to work independently Decision Authority Duties are performed with specific directions given and work is checked or verified visually by supervisor on a frequent basis. Decisions are made within specific operational instructions and departmental guidelines that follow Standard Operating Procedures to obtain quality products in a timely manner What We Offer You 48,000 - 52,000 USD Annual What we offer you 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays 401k plan with a 6% match Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability Health savings account matching Motivating wellness program Employee Assistance Program Paid paternal leave Gym reimbursement Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA. Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA. #J-18808-Ljbffr sulzer