Welder Fabricator

Job Summary:

Messer owns and operates a World Class fleet repair and refurbishment center in Chattanooga, Tennessee where the team performs maintenance, repair, and refurbishment work on transport equipment to ensure safe and reliable assets for the company.

The core work of the site is to restore fleet trailers to "Like New" condition. In addition to welding and fabrication work, the site also completes assembly, wiring, hydraulics, pneumatics, rebuilding components, testing, and certification of equipment.

Why Messer?

Messer is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our people—at every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

Principal Responsibilities:

- Ensure work is performed with high level of quality, meeting Messer safety standards, and in an efficient manner, to plan and budget.

- Fabricate new parts and components for transport equipment.

- Install components in compliance with manufacturer guidelines (i.e., brake/ABS/suspension systems, air system, electrical/lighting, etc.).

- Repair components, when necessary, versus component replacement.

Required Skills:

- Basic computer skills.

- Basic knowledge of heavy-duty components & system.

- Basic mechanic’s tool set/toolbox.

Basic Qualifications:

- High school degree or GED required.

- 2 years previous welding experience OR a welding diploma/certification from a Vocational/Technical school.

- 2 years previous Fabrication experience.

Preferred Skills:

- Ability to read blueprints & flowcharts.

- Fabricate sub-structures from reference to drawings/blueprints.

- Ability to read wiring and hydraulics diagrams and blueprints.

- Creative thinking mindset to suggest improvements and changes.

About Messer:

Messer’s safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization – the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.

If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.

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