Steel Fabricator (Tig Welder)

JOB SUMMARY

Utilize engineering blueprints to perform fabrication of metal component parts and assemblies by using appropriate fitting, joining, welding, and finishing techniques as required by product specifications, production schedules, and company quality requirements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Read, understand, and follow work orders, engineering drawings, and specifications to determine optimal fabrication methods required to meet part tolerances, fit, and finish.
2. Competently fabricate, weld, and finish Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Mild Steel to JST quality standards.
3. Use metalworking tools, power hand tools, and welding equipment safely and efficiently.
4. Competently use measuring instruments and contribute to JST's quality program by following quality procedures.
5. Utilize a Personal Computer and shop floor control software to accurately track job labor and material usage.
6. Understand and follow company procedures and act in a safe manner in a manufacturing environment.
7. Maintain stewardship of equipment and contribute to the maintenance and cleanliness of the shop.
8. Perform miscellaneous tasks as required to support manufacturing, engineering, quality, and quoting departments.
9. Contribute to team effort by achieving results. Work cooperatively with team members, communicate design constraints, and work within the team to achieve solutions.
10. Able to safely lift and carry, push or pull objects up to 50lbs.
11. Able to walk, stand and work on feet for the duration of shift.
12. Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, grasp, handle and operate hand/power tools or controls.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Able to read blueprints, work orders, and specifications.
• Able to TIG and MIG weld Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and mild steel.
• Technical degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Able to produce accurate and good quality parts on schedule.
• Able to use power hand tools safely and efficiently.
• Cleans and maintains equipment in good working order.
• Follow company procedures and maintain a safe work area.
• Able to safely lift and carry, push or pull objects up to 50lbs.
• Able to walk, stand and work on feet for the duration of shift.
• Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, grasp, handle and operate hand/power tools or controls.
• Ability to work and contribute within a team.

TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCES

• Must pass our TIG WELDING test.
• Artistic bead
• Food grade welding/sanitary welding

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS

• Employees are expected to support the Company's business culture and values by demonstrating teamwork, integrity, good judgement, respect, innovation, and communication as well as by contributing at optimum levels toward the success of the company.
• Able to safely lift and carry, push or pull objects up to 50lbs.
• Able to walk, stand and work on feet for the duration of shift.
• Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, grasp, handle and operate hand/power tools or controls.
• Ability to work and contribute within a team.