Welder/Fabricator

Job Title:

Welder

Reports To:

The Welder will report to the Weld Shop Manager

Job Overview:

The Welder will prepare, weld, and fabricate metal structures and components. Furthermore, he/she will be responsible for reading and interpreting drawings, welding pieces/filling gaps as required, and ensuring the integrity of finished products

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements

· Set up components for welding according to specifications

· Operate angle grinders and/or other tools in order to prepare the part(s) that must be welded

· Align components using calipers, rulers, clamp pieces, etc.

· Weld components using applicable welding equipment in various positions as needed

· Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps as required

· Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws

· Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

· Must have a strong mechanical aptitude

· Must have hands-on experience as a fabricator/welder

· Must have experience with mig, stick, air carbon arc gouging, hand torch work, and general torch skills

· Must be able to weld, fabricate, layout, and assemble parts and machinery accurately from engineered drawings or verbal direction

· Must be able to read, understand, and implement welding process specifications, part drawings, and related documentation

· Must be able to operate lifting equipment such as overhead cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts

· Must be able to perform preventative maintenance on applicable equipment when needed

· Other duties as necessary/assigned

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or GED is preferred

· 1-2 years’ experience in the machining industry with a knowledge of fabrication, mechanics, drafting, and other related fields preferred

· 1-2 years’ of manufacturing or oilfield experience is preferred

· Previous forklift experience preferred

· Ability to work well with team members and navigate stressful situations

· Ability to walk and stand on concrete surfaces

· Ability to stand for long periods of time, reaching, lifting, and bending

· Lifting/pushing objects weighing over 50 lbs. on occasion

· Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test

· Must pass a pre-employment background check

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person