Fabrication Welder

Cemen Tech • Indianola, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fabrication Welder fabricates large and small steel components and supports the assembly, installation, and repair of truck and body components. The role uses MIG/Pulse welding and other shop tools to complete work orders to quality and time standards. The employee reads blueprints, process routings, and schematics; identifies critical dimensions and tolerances; follows established safety and quality procedures; and works flexibly with a team to support the production schedule. The position may also involve rework and working on units, including inside bins and at heights.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Welding knowledge gained through experience or vocational training.
• Ability to pass a preliminary weld test.
• 1–2 years of experience welding, cutting, and/or fabricating metal parts.
• Experience in wire feed welding, MIG, or TIG welding; MIG/Pulse welding experience is required.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols and use a tape measure and other measuring tools.
• Familiarity with steel fabrication, assembly, and typical shop tools.
• Knowledge of overhead crane and forklift operation.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and meet the described physical demands.
• Ability to follow instructions, work with a team, and comply with safety and quality procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate or degree in welding.
• Knowledge of overhead crane and forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble large and small steel components.
• Use MIG/Pulse welding processes and weld in all positions during fabrication and repair activities.
• Read blueprints, diagrams, process routings, and schematics, including welding symbols, to determine dimensions and tolerances and install truck and body components onto truck chassis.
• Use shop tools and equipment, including welders, drill presses, cutting torches, winches, sanders, grinders, measuring tools, and hand tools.
• Perform rework as required.
• Provide quality and timely workmanship on each work order and maintain daily time standards.
• Follow established safety and quality procedures and use equipment properly.
• Work as part of a team and move between jobs as needed to support the schedule.

Benefits

• Employee ownership through an ESOP, with a share in company success and long-term financial security and retirement value.
• Company-paid health insurance premiums.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k).
• Bonuses.
• Company events and holiday meals.
• Service awards.
• Local sporting event tickets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED