Fabrication Tech

Puck Enterprises•Manning, IA

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

As a Fabrication Tech, you will fabricate raw metal into assemblies using tools such as welders, plasma cutters, and metal workers. You will fabricate, inspect, debur, and perform general paint prep steps on clean metal - playing a key role in keeping production running smoothly while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, OR 3–6 months of related experience in farming, construction, carpentry, or manufacturing (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
Communication Proficiency
Flexibility
Initiative
Learning Orientation
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Problem Solving/Analysis
Technical Capacity
Teamwork Orientation

Nice To Haves

Fabrication certificate from a trade school
3–6 months of experience in fabrication or welding
3–6 months of experience safely operating machines
Prior experience is preferred but not required — we are willing to train the right candidate!

Responsibilities

Operating fabrication shop and machine shop machinery and equipment; reading blueprints to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
Building jigs to specific lengths and correct measurements
Welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions; examining welds for bead size and other specifications
Cleaning and degreasing weld joints or workpieces; repairing broken or cracked parts, filling holes, and preparing surfaces by grooving or scarfing
Removing burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpieces; chipping off excess weld, slag, and spatter
Positioning and clamping workpieces together or assembling them in a jig or fixture
Performing minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or workpieces
Setting up and performing maintenance on fab and machine shop machines; performing burning work
Maintaining a clean, orderly work area and complying with all OSHA and PCE safety rules
Accurately recording time worked and allocating time to the appropriate job(s)

Benefits

Medical insurance through Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield — choice of $2,000 PPO or High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Employee-only medical premium starting at $120/month
Free Doctor on Demand virtual visits (covered at 100% on both plans)
Dental insurance through Delta Dental of Iowa
Vision insurance through Delta Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA) — eligible with HDHP enrollment
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) — Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care options
Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance (1x annual earnings up to $50,000)
Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
Voluntary Short-Term Disability — replaces up to 60% of income (up to $1,500/week)
Voluntary Long-Term Disability — replaces up to 60% of income (up to $7,500/month)
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance through Mutual of Omaha
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Mutual of Omaha — free, confidential support for emotional, legal, financial, and personal well-being available 24/7/365