FABRICATOR

JOB SUMMARY

Using engineering drawings, assembly/test procedures, and/or other instructions, this position combines the skills of welding sub-assemblies using various welding equipment and techniques, setting up and machining operations using various manual and CNC machining equipment, and assembling/testing/fitting sub-assembly parts using various manufacturing assembly equipment. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Welding

• Tig and weld mild steel and stainless steel in NADCAP qualified facility. 
• With minimal supervision, capable to square up and weld various geometries of components. 
• Basic understanding of various weld form symbols on engineering drawings and understand size of fillet forms. 
• Experience with both vertical and horizontal plane geometry, tack welding, and semi-automated autogenous fusion welding. 
• Basic knowledge of various edge preps before welding. 
• Understanding of basic set up techniques. 
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all welding operations as required by assembly procedure, drawing, or other written instructions. 

Machining

• Must be able to make basic set-ups and operate available machine tools. 
• Must be able to determine operational sequences, proper jigs, fixtures, and tools to be used. 
• Must be able to use all machinist’s hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Must be familiar with the machining of most materials.  
• Must be able to use advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry. 

Assembly

• Must be able to work from engineering drawings, schematics, work orders, and/or verbal instructions. 
• Uses standard hand tools, such as screwdrivers and adjustable wrenches, and standard measuring equipment. 
• Set-up hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical test equipment, test gauges, voltmeters and amp meters, multimeters, etc.
• Tests to engineering test procedures and records data on test reports. 
• Performs assembly, sub-assembly, and final assembly of various products.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent education
• Ability to read, write, and speak English. 
• Will be trained for AWS welding certification or equivalent.  Internal qualification and certifications tests will be given to meet customer and industrial requirements. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to operate standard and specialized equipment to produce prototype and/or production parts. 
• Ability to perform standard shop computations, using technical math, geometry, and trigonometry, 
• In-depth knowledge of geometric dimensions and tolerances in both standard and metric systems. 
• Candidate must have “Team”-like mentality and be willing to work with a group. 

 EQUIPMENT/MACHINARY USED

• Proficient use of manual and CNC lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
• Proficient use of various production equipment including hydraulic presses, bead blaster, drill press, manual grinder, etc. 
• Ability to work with various measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, etc.
• Ability to work with various electronic equipment including power supplies, multimeters, test gauges, etc.
• Familiar with DC TIG welding equipment.  Ability to weld milled steel and stainless steel.   Operate 4.5-inch and 7-inch angle grinder, manual vertical band saw, pedestal grinder, and various clamps and fixtures.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moderate physical activity.
• Lifting up to 50lbs regularly, pushing, pulling, standing for long periods of time, manual dexterity, visual acuity, and typing.  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Manufacturing environment; may be exposed to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts, and exotic materials. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.