Experience / Qualifications: Prefer at least 10 years

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

- Flux core & MIG welding, often working with various types of steel (carbon, alloy, stainless) and other metals.

- Strong blueprint reading skills. Ability to Interpret blueprints, drawings, machining & weld symbols, bills of material and other written instructions to accurately fabricate and weld components according to design specifications, configurations, dimensions and tolerances.

- Control set-up, laying out work using jigs and/or fixtures or open table layouts to fabricate assemblies.

- Understand how to properly complete various material preparation tasks such as cutting, beveling and drilling.

- Ensure welds meet quality standards and adhere to specifications, perform necessary rework if needed.

- Operate various types of welding equipment, including manual and semi-automatic welding machines, and understand the principles for FCAW.

- Adhere to all safety protocols, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and follow proper welding procedures.

- Identify and resolve welding issues, including troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, adjusting welding parameters, and addressing weld defects.

- Maintain and clean welding equipment, ensuring it’s in proper working order.

- Handle materials and components safely and efficiently, using appropriate lifting techniques, tools and equipment (e.g., overhead cranes, forklifts).

- May work as part of a team, collaborating with other welders, fabricators and engineers to complete projects

- May be involved in other tasks such as cutting, grinding and preparing surfaces.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Strong knowledge and experience in welding techniques, including understanding of weld types, parameters and procedures.

- Ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications

- Strong understanding and adherence to welding safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and safe handling of materials

- Ability to identify and resolve welding issues and troubleshoot equipment.

- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, and working in various positions.

- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.

- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate and high-quality finished products.

- Understanding of welding equipment and the ability to operate and maintain it.

Education and Experience

- A minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a fabricator/welder required

- High School diploma or equivalent preferred

- Heavy Manufacturing in a Job Shop preferred

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Benefits:

Insurance: Health Insurance. Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance available.

Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy

Leave and Holidays: Vacation, Paid Holidays.

Retirement and Financial: 401K Plan with matching, Profit Sharing.

Education and Training: Paid Training, Tuition Reimbursement.

$1,500 employee referral program.

Comments: The Company pays major portion of the health insurance premiums.

Dental, Supplementary Life, Disability and Vision are all voluntary insurance programs.

Company Profile:

Full Service Metal Fabricator. We produce medium-to-heavy plate and structural steel fabrications for area OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and Foundries. We are a family owned business, that takes pride in developing our employees so that you can learn and grow with us.

Job available due to company growth.

A good work ethic and attendance are strongly desired and will be rewarded.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Flexible schedule

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Professional development assistance

- Referral program

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person