Fabricator Tier 3

Dallas Trailer Repair Co.•Irving, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tier 3 Fabricator is the highest skill level fabricator, responsible for leading complex trailer repair, fabrication, and customization projects. This role requires advanced welding and fabrication skills, the ability to read and design from detailed blueprints or drawings, and the leadership to oversee and train lower-tier team members.

Requirements

Must be able to read and write in English in order to understand blueprints and design documents
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Tier 3 Fabricator requires 5+ years of professional welding and fabrication experience
Mastery of multiple welding processes (MIG,TIG, Stick) and metals
Able to pass pre-employment knowledge or skill testing designed to determine probability of success on the job and mechanic classification
Able to pass background check
Strong design, layout, and problem-solving skills
Experience leading projects and mentoring team members
Efficient worker
Excellent communication skills
Proven mechanical acuity and basic math skills
Able to pass drug test
Able to be pass medical physical exam
Able to work in uncomfortable conditions (heat, cold, small spaces)
Able to work in physically demanding positions
Able to stand on ones feet for prolonged periods
Lift, push or pull 50 pounds at a time
Able to scale ladders or other means of access to trailer roof or interior

Nice To Haves

Vocational/ Trade-School certification preferred
CAD experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead major fabrication and customization projects from start to finish
Perform advanced MIG/TIG/Stick welding on steel, aluminum and specialty metals
Design, lay out, and fabricate customer components, assemblies and modifications
Read, interpret, and when necessary, create detailed drawings and plans. CAD experience preferred
Operate shop equipment including welders, cutting torches, grinders, plasma cutters and saws
Ensure all work meets or exceeds structural integrity, quality and safety standards
Diagnose complex trailer structural issues and develop repair solutions
Train and mentor Tier 1 and 2 fabricators, providing training and guidance
Communicate effectively with service advisors when technical expertise is required
Maintain accurate records of materials used and time spent on jobs
Maintain clean and organized workstations and shop areas
Support coworkers, able to work as part of a team and get along with co-workers
Follow all health and safety rules and guidelines, as well as common sense safety practices