Rail Fabricator

Rail Fabricator Wyoming, MI Job Details Full-time $22 - $30 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Maintaining an organized workspace Blueprint specification interpretation Shop math Metal fabrication High school diploma or GED Dimensional measurements Overhead cranes Joining process implementation Organizational skills Welding 1 year Clean workspace maintenance Entry level

Full Job Description Summary/Objective:

The Rail Fabricator will work from shop drawings to accurately layout and assemble (weld) rails, fitting the parts in a way as to minimize the work of the Finish Welder.

Reports to:

Rail Department Team Leader Essential Job Responsibilities:

Commit to excellent attendance, and have a desire to work in a craft style job shop environment.

Responsibilities:

Accurately read and understand shop drawings and shop orders, including all weld symbols. Accurately lay out, and build fixtures/jigs when needed, fit up and weld handrails in the most timely and efficient way possible. Capacity to provide high quality welds, and weld finishing, up to a NOMMA Type #1 level. Properly set welding machines according to WPS parameters. Accurately read tape measure or other measuring devices to 1/32". Accurately add and subtract dimensions when necessary. Work in a team environment to check layouts for other fabricators. Maintain a work pace that meets company standards. Be proficient in the use of equipment, machines, and tools required to complete the job. Be aware and responsible for surrounding environment and safety orientated with this environment. Maintain good housekeeping, keeping your work area neat and orderly at all times. Operate overhead pendant or remote controlled bridge crane safely and efficiently. Accurately and properly clock in and out on all different jobs and all shop orders worked on. Work required hours to help meet production schedule and satisfy the needs of both internal and external customers.

Competencies:

Initiative/Self-starter. Strong organizational skills. Working independently and with others. Problem solving. Communicate clearly and effectively.

Required Education and Experience:

High school or equivalent. At least one year of experience in complete fabrication (layout/fit up and welding) of rails, or similar welded fabrications. Will be required to pass a welding certification test within sixty days of employment.

Work Environment:

This job will be performed in a fabrication shop environment where awareness of your surroundings is critical to your safety and the safety of others.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have excellent vision and be able to talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times, and will require being on your feet for up to 8 1/2 hours per shift.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, where normal shop hours run from 6am to 3:00pm, Monday - Thursday, and 6am - 12:00pm on Friday. Overtime should be expected, and onsite presence is required for this position.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.