Job Description

Welding Fabricator

We are seeking an experienced Welding Fabricator to join our fabrication team. This role is responsible for interpreting blueprints, fabricating heavy industrial weldments, and performing high-quality welding and metal fabrication work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong fabrication experience, attention to detail, and a commitment to workplace safety and craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and fabricate heavy industrial weldments from blueprints and technical drawings
• Read and apply bills of materials, work orders, and workflow routings
• Set up and fabricate weldments using modern fixturing and layout tables
• Perform fabrication work based on verbal and written instructions
• Complete and maintain required production and work documentation
• Follow OSHA lifting guidelines and all workplace safety standards
• Perform welding operations using:
  • SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
  • FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding)
  • GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
  • GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)
• Conduct material removal, cutting, and heating operations using oxy-fuel torches and carbon arc gouging
• Operate hand drills, hydraulic punches, shears, and other fabrication equipment
• Use overhead cranes, jib cranes, and material handling equipment to move heavy weldments
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Accurately record daily work activities in the company’s computer system
• Support additional production activities as directed by leadership
• Work overtime as needed to meet production demands

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or technical/trade school certification required
• Minimum of 5 years of fabrication experience required
• Strong blueprint reading and fabrication skills
• Ability to pass welding and blueprint reading assessments
• Experience working with heavy industrial weldments preferred
• Ability to safely lift and handle heavy materials in accordance with OSHA guidelines

Required Tools & Equipment

Employees are required to provide and maintain:

• Personal hand tools
• Steel-toed footwear
• Prescription safety glasses (if applicable)

Professional Expectations

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong initiative and work ethic
• Dependability and consistent attendance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Desire to learn and grow professionally
• Honesty, integrity, and professionalism
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards

Work Environment

This position operates in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment and may require overtime, standing for extended periods, and working around large fabrication equipment and machinery.