- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Medford
Job Responsibilities:
- The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, fabricating, assembling, and welding various metal components according to blueprints, drawings, and specifications
- This role requires proficiency in multiple welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick), expertise in operating fabrication equipment, and a strong commitment to safety and quality standards
- Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, and specifications
- Create drawings in AutoCAD for fabrication both in-house and by vendor
- Use problem solving and fabrication knowledge to design new components to enhance reliability of equipment
- Measure, cut, shape, bend, and form metal components using tools such as shears, saws, grinders, mills, lathes
- Perform welding operations using MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and Stick (SMAW) processes on various materials including mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
- Ensure all welds meet required specifications, quality standards, and structural integrity
- Assemble fabricated components accurately
- Perform finishing tasks such as grinding, sanding, and preparing surfaces for paint or other finishes
- Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment safely (training/certification will be provided)
- Conduct routine maintenance on welding and fabrication equipment
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, adhering to all company safety policies and OSHA regulations
- Collaborate effectively with team members, supervisors, and designers to ensure projects are completed efficiently and correctly
- Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy
Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Metal Fabricator and Welder in a professional setting
- Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding techniques on various metals
- Demonstrated ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Demonstrated ability to create drawings in AutoCAD
- Experience operating standard metal fabrication equipment (e.g., shear, band saw, ironworker, grinders, manual mills and lathes)
- Knowledge of different metal types and their properties
- Strong understanding of welding symbols and fabrication principles
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Commitment to workplace safety protocols
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Must possess basic hand tools relevant to the trade
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50-75 lbs frequently
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, and reach for extended periods
- Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Ability to work in a workshop environment with exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and temperature variations
- Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including welding helmet, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed boots
Preferred Qualifications:
- Structural steel install experience
- Experience operating forklift, boom lifts
- AWS (American Welding Society) certifications (e.g., D1.1, D1.3, D1.6)
- Experience in structural steel fabrication and erection
- Vocational school training or apprenticeship in welding/fabrication