REPORTS TO: Metal Shop Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

The position is for individuals interested in metal fabrication. Welding parts per the shop drawings, operating machinery, bending, punching, and/or shearing of metal products as instructed by supervisors. Produce a variety of parts, all of which must meet the dimensional, structural, and visual specifications of the shop drawings. 

RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Create quality welds according to part drawings
• Inspect completed welds for quality and integrity
• Prepare products to be welded by grinding, drilling, sawing, and plasma cutting steel and aluminum parts
• Finishing parts as required using a wide variety of metal finishing tools
• Set up and maintaining welding equipment
• Responsible for the proper packaging, identifying, and moving of all finished products to the proper location
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Work on other types of metal fabricating equipment as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must always work safely
• Must always wear approved safety equipment (PPE)Be able to read a tape measure to the 32nd of an inch and be able to read calipers
• Produce parts accurately by using shop drawings
• Must be able to use a wide variety of hand tools required in metal fabrication
• Must have attention to detail and be able to follow directions
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Lifting of 75 pounds, bending over, kneeling, and other physical activities are required for this position
• Must have experience with Mig and Tig welding both ferrous and non-ferrous metals ranging from 040 – ¾” thick
• Current welding certifications a plus
• Must be a self-starter and able to learn multiple tasks quickly
• Must be reliable and punctual to work
• Must have the ability to weld and finish with minimal warpage and distortion
• Must be willing to work overtime, at times on short notice

WORK CONTEXT:

• Create quality welds according to part drawings
• Inspect completed welds for quality and integrity
• Prepare products to be welded by grinding, drilling, sawing, and plasma cutting steel and aluminum parts
• Finishing parts as required using a wide variety of metal finishing tools
• Set up and maintaining welding equipment
• Responsible for the proper packaging, identifying, and moving of all finished products to the proper location
• Keep work area clean and organized