Fabrication Technician

Lightera•Carrollton, GA

About The Position

The Fabricator & Installer is a high-skill, hands-on role responsible for designing, fabricating, and installing machine guarding and custom mechanical solutions to improve workplace safety and equipment functionality. The position requires advanced welding and fabrication skills, experience with plasma cutting and structural assembly, and the ability to engineer solutions in collaboration with maintenance, engineering, and safety teams. The role ensures adherence to OSHA/ANSI standards and supports capital improvement and retrofit projects with minimal supervision.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in welding, fabrication, or mechanical assembly roles.
Strong knowledge of OSHA/ANSI safety guarding standards and industrial safety practices.
Proficiency in MIG/TIG welding, metal fabrication, and use of plasma cutters.
Ability to work from blueprints, CAD drawings, or field measurements.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to design solutions with minimal guidance.
High school diploma or GED.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Technical school education or certifications, such as AWS Welding Certification or a Fabrication Certificate.
Forklift and crane operation and rigging knowledge.

Responsibilities

Design and build custom machine guarding systems, frames, brackets, and fixtures.
Perform MIG and TIG welding, grinding, and finishing for fabricated components.
Operate and set up plasma cutting, press brake, shear, and other metal fabrication equipment.
Collaborate with safety, maintenance, and engineering teams to plan and execute installations.
Create or interpret fabrication drawings and schematics; reverse-engineer components when needed.
Perform installations and modifications of guarding systems to ensure safety compliance.
Maintain documentation of builds and installations.
Contribute to safety improvements and ergonomic enhancements in production environments.
Provide technical input on capital project installations involving guarding or fabricated mechanical solutions.
Mentor junior team members in fabrication and installation best practices.