Fabricator I

Pohlad Companies•Portsmouth, VA

18h

About The Position

Jered, a PAR Systems Company, is seeking a Fabricator I to perform fabrication and welding activities while developing technical skills in layout, fit-up, measurement, and welding techniques. The role supports the production of high-quality components for heavy industrial and marine products, including products supporting naval and maritime operations. Work is performed under the guidance of experienced craftsmen and in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, qualified welding procedures, and applicable customer requirements. The Fabricator I prepares materials, tools, and work areas and assists with layout, fit-up, tack welding, welding, and dimensional checks on assigned components. The role involves developing skills in print reading, weld symbols, basic measurements, and approved welding procedures, while coordinating with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering as needed. Success is assessed through quality acceptance, labor efficiency, safe work practices, workplace organization, attendance, workmanship, and continued growth in fabrication skills and assigned welding qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent demonstrated trade capability.
Typically 0–2 years of relevant experience; technical training or demonstrated skills may substitute.
Basic understanding of engineering drawings and weld symbols.
Knowledge of basic shop mathematics and safe operation of hand and power tools.
Developing skills in assigned SMAW, GMAW, or FCAW welding processes on carbon steel.
Ability to identify materials and apply approved straightening methods.
Ability to pass and maintain welding qualifications applicable to assigned work.
Ability to follow approved welding procedures, safety requirements, and work instructions.
Ability to meet applicable customer and site access requirements.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in assigned fitting, welding, or combined fabrication responsibilities; welding qualifications apply to employees assigned welding work.
Ability to work in active manufacturing environments, follow site safety requirements, and wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and travel occasionally between supported locations as required.
Must be a U.S. Person.

Nice To Haves

Technical trade training in welding, fabrication, or a related field.
Experience working with heavy industrial, defense, or marine products.
Additional welding qualifications relevant to assigned work.
Experience working with specialized materials.
Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Experience using precision measurement equipment.
Crane operation or rigging skills relevant to assigned work.

Responsibilities

Prepare materials, tools, and work areas for fabrication tasks.
Assist with layout, fit-up, tack welding, welding, and dimensional checks on assigned components.
Follow engineering drawings, work instructions, qualified welding procedures, safety requirements, and applicable customer requirements.
Develop skills in reading drawings, interpreting weld symbols, taking basic measurements, and applying approved welding procedures.
Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering as needed.
Work to improve first-pass quality, reduce rework, and complete routine fabrication tasks within planned labor expectations.
Identify and document barriers related to materials, equipment, or work instructions.
Maintain accurate labor records and organized work areas.
Meet applicable welding qualifications and demonstrate continued growth in fabrication techniques, print reading, fit-up, and measurement.