Welding Fabricator

Department: Fabrication

Reports to: Production Manager

Job Summary: The Fabrication Technician is responsible for overseeing the entire fabrication process, including forming, drilling, bolting, fitting, and welding. The primary goal is to ensure the production of a high-quality fabricated product for the subsequent production operations.

Essential Functions:

1. Review of Fabrication Drawings:
   • Examine fabrication drawings, specifications, and the Bill of Materials to verify fit, form, and function, ensuring they meet the fabrication requirements.
2. Fabrication Process:
   • Fabricate furnace and cabinet enclosures, involving shearing and bending of metal.
   • Conduct dimensional quality checks throughout the fabrication process to ensure accuracy.
   • Perform welding (MIG/TIG) and cleaning of parts to construct the furnace shell and/or control cabinet enclosure.
3. Inspection and General Duties:
   • Conduct in-process Operator Quality Inspection.
   • Safely transport furnaces to the next work station.

Competencies and Attributes Needed:

• Technical Skills:
  • Experience in welding, pipe fitting, forming, and shearing metal.
  • Proficient in forklift/crane operation.
  • Knowledge of materials used in metal fabrication.
• Analytical Skills:
  • Ability to read and understand drawings.
  • Proficient in simple geometry, fractions, decimals, and the use of calculators and mathematical tables.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Proficient in using a tape measure, caliper/micrometer, tri-square, and degree finder.
  • Experience with operating press brakes, shearing machines, lathes, acetylene torches, welding equipment, table saws, and drill presses.
• Mechanical Aptitude:
  • Possess good mechanical abilities and aptitude.
• Blueprint Reading:
  • Ability to read and check blueprints.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand 8 to 10 hours a day; Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to the chest level and carry the object a minimum of 10 feet; Ability to climb ladders and bend over to pick up materials; Ability to wear a dust mask or breathing respirator while performing all job tasks as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Disability / Vets