Fab-Welder

Job Description

Job Title: Fabricator/ Welder

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $24-$26 hourly

About us:

SAS Forks LLC is a small business in Luxemburg, WI. We are a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment utilized within salvage yards, rock quarries, demolition and other rugged applications. 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a person with top quality welding abilities for wire welding of ½” to 4” steel with multi-pass welds. The applicant must be able to read and understand blueprints, have good math skills, be able to convert decimal measurements to fractions, be able to identify various raw materials, interpret blueprints and assemble parts per print. Applicants must have the discipline to verify measurements are to specification on print and be willing to perform other duties as assigned. Fabricated parts are structural requiring full penetration with a top-quality exterior finish to provide durable and high-quality products to our customers.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Skilled with metal working measurement devices
• Fabrication and welding of steel assemblies per print instructions
• Verify measurements are to specifications on print before, during and after fabrication and welding process
• Perform finish/cleanup of welds and assemblies after fabrication and welding
• Complete required paperwork for measurement proofs, completion sign off and material tracking
• Operate grinder, forklift, jib crane, brake press and overhead gantry crane
• Operate band saw, and complete required documentation of receiving /kitting
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Experience: 

• 3 years of welding/fabrication experience preferred 
• Experience in heavy metal fabrication (solid core MIG welding)
• Experience operating a drill press, manual lathe, band saw, bench and hand grinders, jib and overhead gantry cranes.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred

Required Attributes:

• Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward
• Positive and motivational attitude
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism while promoting a friendly work environment
• Must be dependable, trustworthy, able to bring energy to the performance of a task and able to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others
• Ability to exhibit a professional and collaborative demeanor toward others; able to work productively with a variety of personalities and individuals
• Good interpersonal & communication skills (oral and written) and ability to interact and communicate effectively with employees at all levels
• Superior blueprint reading skills
• Motivated / self-directed / follow through/ multitask/ attention to detail
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement & discuss with others
• Committed to success of their job and the company
• Good organizational, time management and communications skills
• Arrive at work on a timely basis to be at your workstation at the beginning of your shift
• Read, understand, and follow established company procedures
• Must be able to speak to fellow employees knowledgeably and respectfully

Physical Abilities:

• Strength: Lift 25lbs regularly, safely, without causing injury to oneself
• Mobility: Ability to bend down to floor, pick up items, lift to table height
• Mobility: Ability to grasp materials, tools & fixtures with hands & manipulate safely into position as required by the blueprints and related fixtures
• Good eyesight & vision to clearly read and understand fine information on blueprints and measurement devices
• Hearing, that allows applicant to hear instructions from others, and operating equipment to allow for safe work

Work Hours (subject to change):

• Monday- Thursday 5a-3:30p
• Friday and Saturday- Overtime as needed

Benefits:

• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PTO and Vacation 
• Education Reimbursement
• Monthly Bonus
• PPE Reimbursement 
• Employee Assistance Program