Fabricator/welder

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fabricate structural steel assemblies, weldments, and custom metal components from engineered drawings, shop drawings, and work orders.
• Perform welding using multiple processes including SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), and GTAW (TIG) on carbon steel, stainless steel, and other metals as required.
• Read and interpret engineered blueprints, fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and dimensional tolerances to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Set up, operate, and maintain fabrication equipment including welders, grinders, cutting torches, plasma cutters, press brakes, and layout tools.
• Perform precision layout work, marking, cutting, fitting, and assembly of steel components prior to welding.
• Inspect completed welds and fabrications for dimensional accuracy, quality, and conformance to project requirements.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment to move and position steel members safely (training provided if needed).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Collaborate with shop foreman, engineers, and fellow fabricators to meet production schedules and project deadlines.
• Identify and communicate material deficiencies, drawing discrepancies, or quality issues to the foreman promptly.
• Participate in shop meetings, safety training, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with occasional field work or on-site repair and installation as projects require.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on structural steel fabrication and welding experience in a shop or industrial environment.
• Knowledge in at one of the welding processes: SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, or GTAW.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineered drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Working knowledge of metal fitting, layout, and structural assembly techniques.
• Ability to produce quality welds meeting D1.1 (Structural Steel) or similar AWS standards.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and shop machinery safely and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced shop environment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, and work in varying shop conditions.