Fabrication Welder Duties and Responsibilities:

Read Blueprints:
The Fabrication Welder must be able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and engineering plans. The Fabrication Welder will use the blueprints along with other data, such as work plans, to develop and design their welding projects.

Fabricate Metal Objects:
Fabrication involves laying out, cutting, fitting, measuring and welding metals to create the desired shape or object. This is highly detailed work and requires the Fabrication Welder to be knowledgeable of many techniques and tools.

Inspect Work and Equipment:
You must constantly inspect and test welds and equipment. Welds are checked for durability as well as meeting specified standards and equipment must be examined to determine if repairs or new equipment is needed.

Fabrication Welder Skills:
A successful Fabrication Welder enjoys working with their hands and has an analytical mind and can physically meet the demands of the job and have an eye for detail. In addition to these traits, possess the following skill-sets.

Core skills
:

Ability to proficiently weld stainless steel and aluminum

Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude

Ability to read blueprints and recognize welding symbols and specifications

Knowledge of industry safety practices

Ability to weld component parts in various directions: flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead, etc.

Clamping, holding, tack-welding, heat-bending, bolting, or grinding spare parts as necessary to satisfy the technical requirements and create a welded final product

Control the processes of fitting, burning and welding to avoid problems in relation to overheat, distortion, expansion or shrink of spare parts

At least 5 years experience in TIG Welding

Advanced skills
:

Knowledge of specific welding processes, such as TIG, MIG

Ability to use heavy machinery, such as forklifts and cranes

Job Type: Full-time with Benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 – $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Saint Joseph, MI 49085: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

Welding: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

$20 – $28 an hour