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Atlantic Steel fabricators Inc
Welder/Metal Craftsman
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An Iron or Steel Worker installs iron or steel beams, girders or columns that create the structural frame for tall buildings, bridges or other large structures.
$63,519 / year median in Massachusetts
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview Join our dynamic team as a Job Shop Metal Fabricator, where your expertise in metalworking and fabrication will drive the creation of high-quality custom components and structures. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with diverse materials, interpret detailed blueprints, and utilize advanced welding and machining techniques. As a key contributor to our fabrication shop, you will bring mechanical blueprints to life, ensuring precision and adherence to safety standards while delivering exceptional craftsmanship on every project. Duties Read and interpret complex mechanical blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to guide fabrication processes Operate various hand tools, power tools, plasma cutters, press brake machines, and machining equipment to shape and assemble metal components Perform welding using FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding), MIG (Metal Inert Gas), TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), and SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) techniques in accordance with AWS (American Welding Society) standards and ASME codes Measure materials accurately using calipers, micrometers, measuring instruments, and shop math to ensure precise fabrication Cut, bend, assemble, and install sheet metal, ductwork, piping, and other metal materials following detailed specifications Rig and position heavy metal parts safely using rigging techniques; thread pipes as needed for mechanical systems Maintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to all safety protocols and properly handling power tools and gas welding equipment Requirements Proven experience in a metal fabrication or welding shop environment with hands-on experience in construction site settings preferred Skilled in blueprint reading, interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and mechanical diagrams Proficiency with welding techniques including