Fabricator II

Quad•West Allis, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Quad West Allis is currently hiring a Fabricator. In this role, you will meet with customers, document customer requirements, provide quotes, and lead large projects from start to finish. You continue the customer relationship through the project, and beyond. The candidate should have 10 years of fabrication experience and must be able to work independently or lead a small team. The fabricator II must be self-motivated, able to work unsupervised for long periods of time, and manage changing workloads, priorities, and direction. The fabricator II needs to fill a project management role and develop good relationships with customers. Must be able to manage large projects from start to finish, and be able to mentor a Fabricator I. Must have fork truck driving experience. Must provide own set of tools. Occasional travel is required among other Wisconsin locations.

Requirements

10 years of fabrication experience
Able to work independently or lead a small team
Self-motivated
Able to work unsupervised for long periods of time
Manage changing workloads, priorities, and direction
Fill a project management role
Develop good relationships with customers
Manage large projects from start to finish
Able to mentor a Fabricator I
Fork truck driving experience
Provide own set of tools
Weld mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum using MIG and TIG welding processes
Structural welding certification
Ability to operate a CNC press brake, a manual press brake, and other hand tools
Able to read blueprints with weld symbols
Use simple inspection tools, i.e., ruler, micrometer, caliper, protractor, and wire gauges
Able to identify and verify various steel types, shapes, and gauges
Able to do complex layout and fit-up of parts and assemblies from prints or sketches

Responsibilities

Meet with customers and/or engineers to ensure 100% customer satisfaction is achieved.
Continue the customer relationship throughout the project and beyond.
Measure, design, sketch, and quote parts that conform to corporate and safety standards for fabrication.
Part and assembly design analysis as it pertains to form, fit, function, safety, reliability, and cost.
Review blueprints and provide feedback in areas of form, fit, functionality, safety, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
Perform team leadership role with area employees and job assignments.
Measure and inspect fabricated product to ensure conformity to prints or sketches.
Ensure projects are done quickly and efficiently to ensure customer satisfaction.
Provide accurate time and material billing on large or small projects.
Comply with Quad’s safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Successfully complete all required safety and environmental training to perform the job safely.