Fabrication Assistant

BE Peterson, Inc., an established custom-designed metal fabrication company, is looking a Fabrication Assistant to join our team. We are experiencing growth, and need the right people to grow with us. We offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits package, and flexible hours in an employee-centric environment.

Job Description

The Fabrication Assistant works with welders to move material, complete post weld material preparation, and complete fabrication related tasks such as tube bending and plasma cutting. The employee may perform manual welding (tack welds) in which the work is entirely controlled by the welder, and semi-automatic welding, in which the welder uses machinery to perform welding tasks. This role focuses on cylinder production tasks such as seam welding, tube forming, and preparation for shipment with supervision and guidance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Use basic hand tools commonly used in a metal fabrication environment to form tubing, secure fasteners, deburr sharp edges, and prepare orders for shipment

· Ability to fit, tack, and weld assemblies made of various materials (Aluminum & Stainless) rolled cylinders in accordance with various welding codes and specifications.

· Understand work orders and verbal instructions.

· Knowledge of general shop practices and shop safety.

· Position parts in various jigs and fixtures to obtain correct dimensions and orientation.

· Safely operate pallet jacks and fork trucks (training provided if needed).

· Focus on quality and quantity of work while performing tasks with a sense of urgency towards excellence.

· Report defective or questionable conditions to the Production Manager.

· Complete job assignments with minimum supervision.

Qualifications

· High School diploma or equivalent

· 2+ years of aluminum seam welding experience

· Experience with mechanical assembly or metal forming preferred

Physical Demands

Regularly required to stand for 8–9 hours. Regularly handling steel parts and must be able to lift and maneuver a minimum of 50 lbs.

Language Skills

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words in English and to recognize similarities and differences between words and numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Work Environment

Position takes place on the manufacturing floor and requires safety shoes, eye protection, and hearing protection.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person