Fabricator II (3rd Shift)
About The Position
As a Fabricator II, you will lay out and assemble flat and formed plate components using drawings supplied from engineering with minimal assistance. Tack welding will be required to join parts as part of the assembly. You will set up fabrication components, lay out and grind parts as necessary to develop shape, and assist in the forming of raw plate. This role requires proficiency in blueprint reading (excluding geometric tolerancing) and the ability to assemble complex components like runners, distributor assemblies, shaft-to-runner installations, Kaplan turbine assemblies, and pump assemblies with some direction. You will also be competent in setting up work cells, performing hot and cold forming operations, generating and implementing Lean continuous improvement ideas, vent checking runners and pumps, and operating main cranes to make lifts of components up to 25 tons. Essential functions include accurately interpreting instructions, prints, and work orders; reading and recording measurements; keeping equipment and work area clean; informing supervisors of problems; and painting equipment and job parts. You will also assemble finished machined parts to prove fit and for further machining.
Requirements
- GED or High School diploma required.
- Training from college or technical school.
- Three+ (3+) years of experience.
- Large structural fabrication experience required.
- Proficient in blueprint reading.
- Ability to read and record measurements using conventional micrometers, calipers, and related instruments.
- Ability to follow safety procedures.
- Ability to make roll set ups, mount weldments on to welding positioners.
- Ability to operate main cranes and pumps with assistance and direction from Fabricator I.
Nice To Haves
- Hydro Fabrication experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Layout and assemble flat and formed plate components using drawings with minimal assistance.
- Tack weld parts as part of the assembly process.
- Set up fabrication components.
- Lay out and grind parts to develop shape.
- Assist in the forming of raw plate.
- Assemble complex runners with some direction and assistance.
- Assemble complex distributor assemblies with some direction and assistance.
- Assemble complex shaft to runner installations with some direction and assistance.
- Assemble complex Kaplan turbine assemblies with some direction and assistance.
- Assemble complex pump assemblies with some direction and assistance.
- Set up work cells for effective and efficient operations.
- Perform hot and cold forming operations such as buckets.
- Generate and implement Lean continuous improvement ideas.
- Vent check runners and pumps with assistance and direction.
- Operate main cranes and make lifts of components up to 25 tons.
- Accurately interpret instructions, prints, and work orders.
- Read and record measurements using conventional micrometers, calipers, and related instruments.
- Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly.
- Keep supervisor informed of problems regarding work piece, schedule, safety, etc.
- Paint equipment and job parts.
- Assemble finished machined parts to prove fit and for the purpose of further machining.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
