Fabricator Welder

5787d978-09e3-4e76-af9d-c0b861ad6978 • Grand Rapids, MI

3h

About The Position

The Fabricator Welder fabricates and builds test-chamber structural frames by following blueprints and mechanical engineering drawings, using raw steel and MIG welding to construct frames to specification. The role has multiple levels of responsibility, from performing fabrication under supervision to coordinating departmental work, training employees, maintaining machines, and distributing daily tasks at the Lead level.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• MIG/TIG welding fabrication experience with structural steel and sheet metal.
• Good math skills, including the ability to convert decimals to fractions.
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures.
• Accuracy when reading a tape measure.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and mechanical engineering drawings.
• Ability to read and understand parts lists and complete quality check sheets.
• Current, valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Read tape measures, blueprints, mechanical engineering drawings, and parts lists.
• Fabricate sheet metal parts and structural steel frames to specified dimensions and prints.
• Use accurate mathematical calculations, including multiplication, division, and conversion of decimals to fractions.
• Grind outside welds smooth in preparation for paint.
• Lay out holes to dimensions specified in prints.
• Demonstrate MIG welding knowledge and maintain the welder.
• Establish cut lists for raw materials, with supervision at Level II and independently at Level IV.
• Identify raw materials and finished parts with the applicable job, work order, and E.S. number before they go to paint.
• Order raw materials for the Weld Department.
• Assist with daily department operations, assigning work tasks, and training employees.
• Initiate Engineering Change Notices and assist with engineering change requests and notifications to Purchasing.
• Authorize emergency parts and print changes to support workflow.
• Perform minor machine maintenance and repairs, and maintain machines.
• Screen prints from the Engineering Department.
• Coordinate the flow of finished parts and assemblies.
• Distribute and coordinate daily work tasks for the Weld Department at the Lead level.
• Complete quality check sheets and manually enter data into the computer system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED