Welder Fabricator

Description

Job Summary:

The welder will be expected to join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable materials by applying appropriate techniques and using various welding devices. The welder will be expected to repair trailers, axles and cages. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Determine appropriate welding equipment or method based on project requirements.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (ex: cut material with power saw to match measurements).
• Operate angle grinder to prepare parts that must be welded, and align components using calipers, rulers, and clamp pieces.
• Weld components using manual or semiautomatic equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, overhead).
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps.

• Use hand–eye coordination, with limited supervision and minimal technical guidance, to achieve a desired weld.
• Set up and operate hand and power tools common to the trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Participate in ongoing safety and health training.
• Demonstrate agility, customer focus, and stewardship.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to prepare, read, and interpret blueprints, reports, instructions, procedures, and guidelines.
• Proven success as a welder.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Good communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent, with demonstrated knowledge of math and/or science.

Physical Requirements:

• Constantly stand/walk, grasp lightly/forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently twist/bend/stop/squat, operate hand tools.
• Welding, grinding, cutting and drilling