Senior Fabricator & Welder

Senior Fabricator & Welder

Austin, Texas, United States

The Senior Fabricator & Welder is responsible for leading the fabrication, welding, and assembly of high-quality metal components and structures in accordance with design specifications, safety standards, and project timelines. This role combines advanced technical expertise with leadership, problem-solving, and mentorship to ensure precision craftsmanship, efficiency, and continuous improvement across fabrication processes. The Senior Fabricator & Welder plays a critical role in maintaining quality control, optimizing workflow, and supporting the successful delivery of complex projects while upholding the highest standards of workmanship and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex welding and metal fabrication using aluminum, steel, and stainless steel (MIG and TIG)
• Set up welding equipment (amperage, voltage, wire speed, etc) maximizing efficiency and effectiveness per application
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and GD&T
• Prepare all materials prior to welding including cutting grinding and fixturing
• Creative input on fixture design concepts for ideal part fit-up, create and evaluate prototype fixtures
• Acts independently to determine optimal fabrication methods and procedures on new assignments
• Support the first article inspection and dimensional validation of fabricated parts
• Prepare welded assemblies for cosmetic finishing using grinding and sanding
• Monitor shop material usage and support inventory tracking of consumables and raw stock
• Track and record daily operations using the work request portal
• Ensures housekeeping is maintained throughout the shop
• Work overtime and weekends (if required)
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in alignment with ICON's safety culture.

Requirements

• Welder Certification (preferred) proficient in welding aluminum.
• Minimum 5 years of full-time welding/ fabrication experience.
• Ability to train others in welding best practices and standard operating procedures
• Passionate about quality workmanship in fabricating and welding
• Strong work ethic
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Highly motivated
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Flexible, ability to work in a fast pace constantly changing environment with long hours and tight deadlines
• Ability to assess in-process production workflows and create control document procedures to support quality management systems
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).