The Welder-Fabricator will perform hands-on metal fabrication and welding to support an R&D production campus, while also managing inventory control, shipping and receiving, This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in the shop and keeping operations running smoothly.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Fabrication & Welding (Primary Focus) Performs welding using one or more processes (MIG, TIG, and/or stick) on steel, aluminum, and other materials per drawings, work instructions, and weld specifications. Fabricates, assembles, and modifies metal parts, fixtures, brackets, and structures to support production and R&D needs. Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering drawings, weld symbols, and shop sketches. Operates fabrication equipment including grinders, cut-off saws, drill presses, band saws, plasma/oxy-fuel cutters, and hand/power tools. Performs layout, measuring, cutting, grinding, and finishing of fabricated components to meet dimensional and quality requirements. Inspects completed welds and fabricated parts for quality, fit, and compliance with specifications. Maintains a clean, organized, and safe fabrication work area; performs routine maintenance on welding and fabrication equipment. Tooling & Equipment Maintains the tool control program for on-site and off-site use. Tracks and resolves equipment maintenance issues in-house or through 3rd-party vendors as directed. Follows all operating instructions and safety policies. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Notable experience with construction/general fabrication. Metal working capability including MIG, TIG, and stick welding. Experience working with contract machine shops and or contractors for portions of fabrication projects. Forklift certified and notable experience performing high accuracy forklift movements for equipment positioning and fabrication projects.
Desired Skills/Abilities:
Welding certification(s) (e.g., AWS) or completion of a welding/fabrication training program. Experience with sheet metal fabrication, structural fabrication, or precision component work.
HAZWOPER
40-hour certification.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods standing, bending, and working in a fabrication/shop environment. Ability to wear required PPE (welding helmet, gloves, respirator, etc.) for extended periods. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times. Some periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer for inventory and recordkeeping tasks. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc. is based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
