Welder/ Fabricator

Job Summary:

Expertise in metal fabrication by using handheld welding equipment. Sets up parts for welding; uses hand tools, clamps, jigs, fixtures etc. Works from specifications, drawings, weld symbols. Prepares, completes work in a timely manner by cutting, assembling, welding, grinding, cleaning metal.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Works well individually or with a team.
• Communicates with Project Managers when starting/stopping a project.
• Reads, assembles, and welds from blueprints.
• Prepares, assembles, and packages products for customers.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• GMAW, GMAW-P, FCAW, FCAW-G, TIG, and SMAW.
• Grinds and wire wheels product to clean smooth surfaces for painting.
• Inspects final products to print for quality assurance.
• Tags all final products for identification.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Operates overhead crane.
• Operates a forklift.
• Notifies Project Managers when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.