Starting at 8:00 PM
Shift differential included
Position Overview
The Fabricator is responsible for structural layout, welding, and fabrication of large steel weldments using engineering drawings. This role requires strong welding, rigging, and layout skills within a structural steel fabrication shop environment.
Responsibilities & Skills
Fabrication & Welding
Minimum 5+ years experience performing structural layout and positioning of steel components on large weldments using engineering drawings (DWGs)
Minimum 5+ years welding experience
Proficient in MIG, Stick, and TIG welding
Ability to easily pass internal weld testing
Capable of performing multi-pass welds and welding various wire thicknesses including specialized wires (ex: hard facing)
Recognize good and bad welds per Mellott standards and repair subpar welds prior to QA inspection
Layout & Measurement
Competent performing layout using DWGs, sketches, or verbal instruction
Proficient with layout tools including squares, tape measures, lasers, string lines, torpedo levels, 2, 4, 6, and 8 levels, combination squares, and angle finders
Able to read measuring tools to 1/16 or 1 mm as drawings require
Strong math skills used daily to ensure weldments are square, level, and correctly positioned
Understanding of maintaining fabrication tolerances as specified on drawings
Rigging & Equipment Operation
Minimum 5+ years rigging or millwright experience
Ability to safely handle and flip large weldments using jib and bridge cranes
Familiar with operating forklifts, telehandlers, manlifts, overhead cranes, metal saws, press brakes, iron workers, and similar equipment
Trained in basic rigging principles and techniques
Work Environment & Expectations
Comfortable working in a structural steel fabrication shop with multiple welding stations
Coordinate fitment of components on weldments produced by other departments
Good communication skills in a loud shop environment
Willing to take instruction from leads and supervision
Team player with safety as priority one
Participate in safety toolbox meetings
Assist managers, foremen, or superintendents as directed
Capable of completing work within estimated fabrication timeframes and monitoring hours applied to projects
Willingness to work out-of-town for up to two weeks at a time, as required
Willingness to work off campus at a customers facility, as required
Comfortable working off hours or overtime as needed to complete projects
Education & Certifications
High school diploma or GED
AWS D1.1 welding certification, or ability to obtain certification
Willingness to further education through apprenticeship or job skills training offered by the company
Basic first aid training
Additional Information
This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for the role. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
