Metal Fabricator/Welder

Job Description

Summary

Responsible to fabricate, assemble and weld metal structures, equipment, and miscellaneous projects through the use of welding machines, cutting machines, rollers, and hydraulic press brakes, along with measuring and layout tools to produce metal parts and assemblies according to customer or employer specifications either in the field or in the shop in an efficient manner while maintaining safety and quality expectations.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must keep building and/or assigned areas of jobsite clean and organized as necessary to maintain a safe and productive working environment.
2. Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings problems to the attention of the Foreman/Plant Manager or Project Manager.

Fabricating Functions

1. Functional use of press brake, shear, Iron Worker, rolling machines & saws
2. Blueprint reading capability
3. Experience taking something from concept to drawing to completion
4. Overall mechanically inclined
5. Ability to measure and differentiate types of materials

Welding & Cutting Functions

1. Mastery of MIG welding
2. Working knowledge of TIG and STICK welding
3. Create welds that meet AWS standards
4. Clean surrounding areas of any weld splatter
5. Ensure no porosity or defects in welds
6. Working knowledge of handheld torch and plasma cutting

Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

1. Communicate proficiently
2. Good decision-making skills
3. Ability to learn new tasks, functions or processes
4. Able to work in the shop or in the field as required
5. Technical and mechanical capacity is a must
6. Thoroughness and pride in workmanship required
7. Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints
8. Ability to communicate and report effectively
9. Problem-solving abilities
10. Must have a valid driver’s license with the ability to hold a Med Card
11. Clean driving record

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at customer job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

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. The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time, and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively jumps, sprints, or throws objects. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 100 pounds. The employee must have excellent stamina.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6 am to 4 pm. Starting time will change depending on the job. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Other Duties

Please note 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.

Stewart Companies provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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