tig welder / fabricator
Position Summary
Qualified candidates will demonstrate proven ability to TIG weld a variety of materials, namely 1/8″ aluminum. Other fabrication skills such as MIG welding, grinding, etc. are beneficial, but not required. A weld test with 1/8″ aluminum will be required prior to hire.
Primary Responsibilities
- Fabricate and assemble structural metal products according to job order, verbal instructions, and blueprints.
- Develop layout and plans sequence of operations, applying knowledge of trigonometry, stock allowances for thickness, machine and welding shrinkage and physical properties of metal.
- Locate and mark bending and cutting lines into workpiece.
- Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters and drill presses.
- Hammer, chip, and grind work piece(s) to cut, bend, and straighten metal.
- Preheat work piece(s), using hand torch or furnace.
- Position, align, fit, and weld together parts.
- Design and construct templates and fixtures.
- Verify conformance of work piece(s) to specifications, using square, ruler, and measuring tape.
- Set up and operate machine tools associated with fabricating shop, such as radial drill press, end mill and edge planer when needed.
- TIG weld different metals including aluminum, steel, galvanized steels and stainless steel.
- Keep detailed and accurate log of jobs completed throughout the day.
- Any additional duties assigned by Manager.
What we're looking for
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Previous welding experience and knowledge.
- Ability to perform TIG welding on various metals such as steel and aluminum.
- Completion of three or four years of a welding apprenticeship or several years of vocational training specific to welding preferred.
- OSHA Certification(s) preferred.
our core values
- Care: We care about our people, safety, clients, quality, and company.
- Commitment: We do what we say. We're resourceful and we always find a way to deliver.
- Passion: We're crazy in love with what we do. Business is a game that we love to play and play to win. It's a pleasure to do business with us.
- Accountability: We own it. We follow through to the very end. No excuses.
- Excellence: We pursue greatness with a vengeance. We are the professionals.
- Humility: We're happy to be of service and to put our own importance second, knowing that we are a part of something bigger than ourselves.
physical demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to see details at close range; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Employee must be able to lift 100 lbs. or more.
aap / eeo statement
Metal City Fab provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.
other duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
