Fabricator I - Twinsburg OH with 3k Sign-On Bonus!

Job Title

Produces high-quality metal grating through precise welding and fabrication, following detailed job travelers and engineering drawings. Maintains accuracy in dimensions and tolerances, with work reviewed to ensure quality and consistency.

As a faith-based organization rooted in biblical principles, we strive to reflect these values in our work, relationships, and decision-making. We expect all associates to learn, embrace, and actively model our core values through their actions, choices, and collaboration with others. This commitment is essential to sustaining our culture and achieving shared success.

This job description does not describe all activities, duties, responsibilities, or physical demands that are required of the employee for this job. Likewise, the work environment described is merely representative. Duties, responsibilities, activities, physical demands, and work environment may change at any time with or without notice.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Build high-quality grating products by welding and fabricating from engineering drawings, including basic fabrication tasks or full HD hand-welded configurations.
• Bring job orders to life through precise layout, assembly, and material selection.
• Operate in a self-directed environment while maintaining strong quality and productivity performance.
• Safely handle cranes and a wide range of fabrication tools and equipment.
• Keep production running smoothly by completing accurate documentation and time tracking.
• Support equipment reliability through routine maintenance and early issue identification.
• Troubleshoot welding and fabrication challenges across production areas.
• Stay flexible by working across multiple production lines as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with teammates while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.
• Continuously grow skills through cross-training and new responsibilities.

Education, Work Experience, and Proficiencies: A High School diploma or equivalent is required along with the following experience and/or knowledge: MIG and Stick Welding, Oxy/Fuel torch, Plasma torch experience on Carbon, Stainless Steel, and/or Aluminum; AWS D1.1, D1.5 and/or D1.2. Use and safe operation of various hand and power tools; Certification out of position; The ability to read, interpret and comprehend blueprint drawings; Use and safely operate overhead cranes; Must be able to read and understand both metric and standard tape measures; Ability to Add, Subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide by 10's and 100's without the use of a calculator; Ability to perform mathematical operations with whole numbers and fractions with both standard and metric units of measure; Ability to effectively work well with the team. The following experience is preferred: 2-4 years fabrication training and/or experience; 2-4 years with a Steel, Stainless Steel or Aluminum manufacturer, plus 1-2 years' experience with overhead cranes.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is encountered with repetitive movement tasks, which requires the employee to stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach, grasp, push and pull grating material of various size and weights for long periods of time. Must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds, using proper lifting techniques, help from another employee or other available resources such as lifting or moving equipment.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the essential duties of this job the employee is regularly working on the production floor. The work environment requires the use of Proper Protective Equipment (PPE). Exposure to noise, dust, heat and cold on a regular basis. Exposure to machine and tool hazards requiring care and attention to safety rules and standards.

EEO Statement: KADEE Industries is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.