Job Purpose

This position fabricates and builds the test chamber’s structural frame through following blueprints/mechanical engineering drawings. This position uses raw steel to MIG weld a structural steel frame per specs. The shift is on a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) and the shift is 3:25pm-12:55am

Duties and Responsibilities

Reads tape measure easily

Fabricates by welding sheet metal and structural steel to correct dimensions under proper supervision

Uses math functions accurately—multiplication, division, conversion of decimals to fractions

Fabricates welded sheet metal parts and structural steel frames to the correct dimensions per print from a collection of prints in a job work folder

Grinds all outside welds smooth in preparation for a finish paint part

Reads blueprints/mechanical engineering drawings

Lays out holes to proper dimensions per prints

Demonstrates knowledge of MIG welding applications

Maintains welder

Basic fit up and MIG welding of mild steel.

Advanced fit up, MIG and TIG skills with stainless steel.

Advanced blueprint and TIG and MIG welding skills

Qualifications

Possession of High School Diploma or GED

History of good attendance

Task oriented

TIG welding fabrication experience on structural steel and

sheet metal

Preferred: previous experience working in a manufacturing environment

Good math skills with ability to convert decimals to fractions

Demonstrated ability to follow procedures

Accuracy in reading a tape measure

Ability to read, understand parts list and fill out quality check sheets

Ability to read and understand blueprints/mechanical engineering drawings

Working Conditions

Mostly standing work. Continuously lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds. Frequently lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 100 lbs. (Lifting more than 50 lbs overhead must be performed by using mechanical aids; if mechanical aids are not available, the lift will be performed by two employees in a team lift.) Detailed work with hands; fine work and simple grasping. Position may involve bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, and kneeling with occasional crawling and twisting. Periodic travel may be involved. As needed, will work at a desk and a computer screen for extended periods of time. Must be able to manually enter data to the computer system and understand the screen and images that appear.