Fabricator/Welder

Position Summary:

Layout, fit and fabricate metal components to assemble sheet metal fittings, transitions and duct work in a timely manner.  Experienced Welder.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Determine project requirements, including scope, assembly sequences and required methods and materials according to blueprints, drawings and verbal instruction
• Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes
• Manually guide gun along weld line maintaining length of arc and speed of movement
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions
• Change hoses, fittings, air valves and other parts
• Examine weld for bead size and other specifications
• Inspect assemblies for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments required
• Perform all necessary maintenance and repairs on all equipment used for welding
• Other duties as assigned

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Required Qualifications:

• Capable of performing a wide variety of welding functions
• Ability to operate various types of welding equipment
• Ability to work well independently or as a team
• Ability to identify and measure material
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
• 1+ years previous welding experience
• Previous experience in a fabrication or construction environment is preferred
• Degree or certification from relevant trade school or apprenticeship preferred
• Ability to interpret drawings and blue prints

Success factors/job competencies:

• Maintain regularly punctual attendance record, fill out daily timecard accurately
• Regular use of personal protective equipment
• Efficiency of production/work finished on schedule
• Accuracy of work/quality of finished product
• Cleanliness and organization of work area
• Minimize re-work and fixes as much as possible
• Adhere to company safety rules and regulations

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time during a regular work day; use arms and hands to reach for, handle and manipulate objects; lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally climb up and down ladders, scaffolds and other climbing devices; carry tools and equipment; work while in stooped, kneeling, crouched, and crawling positions; be able to see naturally or with correction, to safely perform designated tasks. Noise level is moderate to high. Must work in close proximity to moving mechanical parts.