Fabricator Mechanic

Since 1947, Crowder has built a legacy of success in the construction industry. We work throughout the Southeast on heavy construction infrastructure projects ranging from bridges, dams, water and waste water treatment facilities, power plants and other energy facilities. We are a general contractor who self performs civil, electrical and mechanical trades on both traditional and more complex alternative delivery projects. 

As a family-owned company, it is the spirit of not only doing the right things, but doing things the right way that is the true legacy of our founders and our people.  Crowder is Building America and Proud of It^® as reflected in our Mission Statement: 

We are dedicated to superior performance and committed to making a positive difference for our clients, for our communities, and in the lives of our employees.  

If you are looking for a career, not just a job, with a company committed to your future, apply today.

CROWDER IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER
Qualified Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Crowder is a Drug Free Workplace and E-Verify Employer

REQUIREMENTS:  ALL Applicants must be:

• 18 years of Age
• Able to Pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US
• Additional Requirements for Craftworkers:
  • Must have own transportation to and from jobsite every work day (driver's license not required)
  • Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools)
  • May be expected to travel where the project requires (multi-state opportunities)

Primary function of a Fabricator Mechanic:

Duties:

• Adhere to all Company Safety Requirements/Procedures (e.g. constant use of personal protective equipment, PPE)
• Fabricator/Team Leader responsible for directing fabrication duties in the fabrication area as instructed from the Shop Supervisor or Shop Manager.
• Willing to be involved in cost reduction projects and corrective actions as directed by the Shop Supervisor or Shop Manager.
• Works from shop drawings, blueprints, sketches, work orders, and verbal instructions from the Shop Supervisor or Shop Manager.
• Set up fabrication machinery (e.g. Forklift, Overhead Crane, Shear, Press Brake, Saw, Plate Rolls, Iron Worker).
• Responsible for assuring all equipment is properly taken care of and maintained.
• Perform any combination of duties to assist workers in welding, brazing, and thermal and arc cutting activities.
• Ensure daily and monthly inspections are performed in the fabrication area.
• Reads and understands blueprints for the selection of materials, measurements and weld types; and performs work to specified tolerances.
• Ensure that work areas are always clean and orderly.
• Inspect fabricated parts with measuring tools to insure compliance with drawings & specifications.
• Assist Quality Control with keeping neat and orderly records on work performed and repairs made.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straight edges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Make decisions on how to fabricate a part or make a repair when there is no set of direction.
• Move material in and out of fabrication areas using heavy material handling equipment.
• Prepare fabricated material in an orderly fashion and turn over to paint / coatings department for next stage.

Responsible for verifying material is ready to ship after all final operations are complete.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• Adhere to all Company Safety Requirements/Procedures (e.g. constant use of personal protective equipment, PPE).
• Substantial experience in fabrication of structural steel & light - heavy plate fabrication.
• Willing to be a Team Leader.
• Extensive knowledge of fabrication machinery and measurement tools.
• Understanding of all Safety & Shop Procedures
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Comprehensive knowledge of Geometry & Trigonometry is a must.
• Physical stamina and strength is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; (2) year technical degree is a plus.

Benefits:

At the heart of Crowder’s Mission Statement is the commitment to “make a positive difference in the lives of our employees.” Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:

• Health Plans, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program with Incentives
• 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with Matching Contributions
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Voluntary and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness
• Company Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Crowder YOUniversity Career-Based Training
• Educational Assistance
• Direct Deposit

Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment

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