Fabricator / Welder

About this role Shop Fabricator/Welder As a Fabricator/Welder at OTC, you’ll repair equipment and fabricate structural and piping components to meet specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. If you take pride in accurate, high-quality work that keeps customers running, we want you on our team. Competitive Pay: Compensation for this position ranges from $28-$38/hr, based on experience and qualifications. What You’ll Do: Perform Stick, MIG, and TIG welding using various sizes of wire and electrodes. Identify and select the appropriate filler materials for each application. Read and accurately interpret shop sketches, blueprints, and simple to complex isometric drawings. Lay out, fit, and fabricate components according to drawings and specifications with minimal supervision. Fabricate and repair structural components, pipe shapes, and simple to complex piping systems in a shop environment. Set up and operate welding equipment. Set up and operate oxy-acetylene and handheld plasma-cutting equipment. Operate rigging equipment and perform simple to complex rigging operations involving small and large loads. Operate forklifts and other shop material‑handling equipment, as qualified. Operate overhead cranes and assist with crane operations and signaling, as qualified. Inspect completed work for accuracy, weld quality, and conformance to drawings and specifications. Maintain welding equipment, tools, and personal welding PPE. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. Follow all company safety policies and perform work safely and productively. Work with shop team members to meet production schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements. Work extended hours when required to meet customer and operational needs. Perform other duties as assigned. What You’ll Need: 3-5 years of welding and fabrication experience. Proficiency in Stick, MIG, and TIG welding. Strong structural and pipe fabrication skills. Experience with pipe fitting, layout, and component fit‑up. Ability to obtain AWS D1.1 certification upon hire; 6G welding qualification preferred. Ability to precisely measure and cut material utilizing various cutting equipment. (high speed chop saw, hydraulic bandsaw) Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and isometric drawings accurately. Experience operating overhead cranes and performing rigging and material‑handling operations preferred. Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently, efficiently, and with a high degree of accuracy. Professional demeanor and the ability to work effectively with shop team members and supervisors. Ability to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screen and background check. Ability to work in a shop environment with exposure to varying temperatures, chemicals, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noise, and other potentially hazardous conditions. Ability to perform considerable physical activity, including lifting, pushing, and pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to wear required protective equipment and follow extensive safety precautions. Why Join OTC Industrial Technologies? Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision care coverage, short-and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance. We also offer a wellness discount and a stipend for safety shoes & glasses. Financial Security: We provide a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match of 50% on the dollar up to 6%, robust referral bonuses, and relocation assistance. Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy paid time off (PTO) and tuition assistance to support your career growth and personal life. Career Growth Opportunities: At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe in investing in our employees' development. We offer various training programs and career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential. Learn more about OTC here: About Us | OTC Industrial Technologies #J-18808-Ljbffr