Fabrication Welder Duties and Responsibilities:
Read Blueprints: The Fabrication Welder must be able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and engineering plans. The Fabrication Welder will use the blueprints along with other data, such as work plans, to develop and design their welding projects.
Fabricate Metal Objects: Fabrication involves laying out, cutting, fitting, measuring and welding metals to create the desired shape or object. This is highly detailed work and requires the Fabrication Welder to be knowledgeable of many techniques and tools.
Inspect Work and Equipment: You must constantly inspect and test welds and equipment. Welds are checked for durability as well as meeting specified standards and equipment must be examined to determine if repairs or new equipment is needed.
Fabrication Welder Skills: A successful Fabrication Welder enjoys working with their hands and has an analytical mind and can physically meet the demands of the job and have an eye for detail. In addition to these traits, possess the following skill-sets.
Core skills :
- Ability to proficiently weld stainless steel and aluminum
- Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude
- Ability to read blueprints and recognize welding symbols and specifications
- Knowledge of industry safety practices
- Ability to weld component parts in various directions: flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead, etc.
- Clamping, holding, tack-welding, heat-bending, bolting, or grinding spare parts as necessary to satisfy the technical requirements and create a welded final product
- Control the processes of fitting, burning and welding to avoid problems in relation to overheat, distortion, expansion or shrink of spare parts
- At least 5 years experience in TIG Welding
Advanced skills :
- Knowledge of specific welding processes, such as TIG, MIG
- Ability to use heavy machinery, such as forklifts and cranes
Job Type: Full-time with Benefits
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $96,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Shift:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Berrien County, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Welding: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person