Fabricator

About This Role

Fabricating metal components and tanks according to blueprints and quality standards is the core of this role, which involves basic cutting, shaping, welding, and grinding. It suits an individual who may have prior experience with basic hand and power tools, and potentially knowledge of painting, sandblasting, shipping, receiving, and assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile crane equipment with a capacity of less than 20,000 lbs. and direct the rigging and hoisting of equipment
• Set up and operate machines to make production parts to standard shop blueprints
• Perform welding, grinding, and cutting operations in all positions as determined by others, with care taken in blocking, clamping, and holding parts to avoid distortion and conform with tolerances and specifications
• Perform grinding where grade and type of abrasives are determined by others
• Quarter heads and shells for fit-up and determine degrees and location of fittings and nozzles
• Perform painting where finish or compliance to specifications are critical
• Operate spray foam insulating, painting, and sandblast equipment
• Operate machines that require minimal skills and experience, such as presses, shears, saws, rolls, etc.
• Perform various warehouse activities involving receiving, special order, and inventory
• Collaborate with warehouse, production, and logistics teams to ensure efficient, safe loading and unloading operations
• Ensure safe, timely loading and unloading processes
• Guide and train coworkers to promote continuous and efficient performance
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Perform other duties requiring similar skills and abilities as assigned
• Attend and contribute to open book management
• Maintain regular, in-person attendance due to the necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position
• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Requirements

• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, sketches, or other specifications
• Ability to promote a safe work environment
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter to meet production demands and schedules
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability
• Knowledge of product, mechanics, shop mathematics, shop processes, and procedures
• Basic knowledge of abrasives, conditions of metal, and finish
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Experience with trucks under three tons (i.e., tractors and fork-trucks), mobile crane equipment with a capacity of less than 20,000 lbs., and overhead cranes
• Satisfactorily complete one of the Company training programs or pass equivalent tests, including basic blueprint reading, basic welding, and basic grinding (these requirements will be waived if an employee can demonstrate successful performance of duties)
• Additional technical skills
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school
• In-house training program
• Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary based on company performance

Important Details

• Schedule: Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, handle, grasp or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Additional effort requirements consist of, but are not limited to, lifting, pushing, and pulling material, stairs, and ladders
• When moving heavy material greater than 50 pounds, request assistance from another operator or utilize provided lifting equipment

Work Environment

• Exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, noise, and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures
• Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy