Fabricator - Structural Steel and Sheet Metal

Multi-Craft Contractors • Fort Smith, AR

103d

About The Position

At Multi-Craft Contractors, Inc. (MCC), we believe that people are the greatest asset of any company. We also believe that our clients deserve the highest quality workmanship and customer service that we can offer. Since 1972, MCC has been dedicated to providing the best opportunities for success. Our reputation is based on the collective skills and abilities of our people. With hundreds of highly qualified craftsmen working across a diverse range of client markets-including government, healthcare, industrial, and education-MCC has expertise in all project areas. Whether it's cost-effective solutions to meet your requirements or innovative ways to improve operational performance by increasing productivity-MCC's experts are there every step of the way to deliver measurable value, while working with the highest safety standards. MCC is currently seeking a FABRICATOR in structural steel or sheet metal. Individual will be responsible for the layout, saw cut, shear, cope, bend, drill, punch, weld and otherwise fabricate various metal components out of structural shapes (I-beams, square tubes, angles, flat plates, pipe and solid rounds, while utilizing various types of welding techniques and fabrication procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Must possess strong mathematical skills and demonstrate a competency in the use of fractions and decimals.
• Proficient at reading a tape measure and angle finders with occasional need for calipers.
• Possess a good working knowledge of heat related stresses and warping properties, pertaining to the assembly and weld out of various shapes and metal types, as required to achieve acceptable craftsmanship of fabricated items.
• Must understand bend angles and degrees; with proper allowances for metal thicknesses.
• Be competent at calculating metal stretch-outs and circumferences.
• Be competent at deburring, grinding, finishing and polishing, of raw edges, welds and joints of fabricated items.
• Develop good analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from flat layout drawings.
• Understand cuts, copes, miters, takeoffs and allowances.
• Working knowledge of stair runs and risers in relation to design and structural platforms.
• All employees must provide and maintain the required tool inventory for this position.
• Understanding OSHA regulations, codes, and ergonomics as it pertains to stairs and platform applications.
• Qualified safe operation in overhead cranes, rigging, and lifting practices.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with other employees.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to complete daily tasks with limited supervision and minimal errors requiring re-work.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and non-standard schedule: nights, weekends and holidays as/if required.
• A current valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Prior to welding layout, position, align, and secure parts as individual structural components and complete assemblies; if working with sheet metal will be required to use straight edges, calipers, combinations squares, framing squares, and rulers.
• Align and fit parts according to specifications, using various clamps, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers, etc.
• Position, align, fit, and weld to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints, and layout specifications, using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
• Set up and operate fabrication machines, such as saws, rolls, shears, flame cutters, iron workers, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drills; form and assemble metal components.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions when necessary.
• Weld separately, or in combination, using, aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, and other occasionally alloys.
• Be proficient in MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and Stick (SMAW) as required.
• Capable of working around and using overhead cranes and rigging, as needed.
• Maintain good housekeeping habits.
• Turn in all time, required paperwork; to include vendor tickets, and material requisitions.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner.
• Operate heavy equipment and machinery in the performance of the essential duties.
• Work with and around hazardous materials, as well as at heights and in confined spaces in the performance of these essential duties.
• Drive a vehicle to various job-sites throughout working hours.
• Maintain valid driver's license and driving record that meets company policy.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential for employee job performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Disability
• 401k Retirement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs
• Education Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees