The Fabricator operates various pieces of equipment to fabricate and assemble machinery and equipment per design specifications according to job order, verbal instructions, and blueprints.

EDUCATION:

Required: High school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred: Graduate of an accredited welding program or a minimum of 2 years industrial / construction or other commercial welding experience and be proficient to successfully pass required weld testing and certification in the following: SMAW (Stick), GTAW (Tig), or FCAW (Flux Core).

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 5 years working with machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Preferred: 5-7 years working with machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

POSITION REQUIREMENT(S): Specialized Skills/License/Certification

Required: Ability to operate tape measure and caliper, micrometer, basic hand tools, square, protractor, read and interpret basic blueprints, effective written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work weekends and overtime. Keen sense of attention to detail.

CORE COMPETENCIES (Essential Job Functions):

• Advanced welding skills as required: highly proficient in MIG, TIG, SMAW, and plastic welding.
• Also, able to effectively weld in complex positions, such as vertical, horizontal, or overhead.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, machining instructions, and written and verbal instructions to execute work orders.
• Advanced knowledge in using shop instruments such as calipers, gage pins, height gauges and micrometers to ensure that the part’s dimensions are correct.
• Advanced knowledge of shop equipment such as: press brake, metal shear, drill press, grinders, cutting torch, and hand held tools.
• Advanced knowledge of safe work practices and OSHA Regulations.
• Completes special projects upon requests, and other duties may be assigned.