Fabricator Welder

Weiss Technik North America, Inc. • Grand Rapids, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position fabricates and builds the test chamber’s structural frame through following blueprints/mechanical engineering drawings. This position uses raw steel to MIG weld a structural steel frame per specs.

Requirements

• Possession of High School Diploma or GED
• Task oriented
• MIG/TIG welding fabrication experience on structural steel and sheet metal
• Good math skills with ability to convert decimals to fractions
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures
• Accuracy in reading a tape measure
• Ability to read, understand parts list and fill out quality check sheets
• Ability to read and understand blueprints/mechanical engineering drawings
• Current, Valid Driver’s License is Required

Nice To Haves

• previous experience working in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Reads tape measure easily
• Fabricates by welding sheet metal and structural steel to correct dimensions under proper supervision
• Uses math functions accurately—multiplication, division, conversion of decimals to fractions
• Fabricates welded sheet metal parts and structural steel frames to the correct dimensions per print from a collection of prints in a job work folder
• Grinds all outside welds smooth in preparation for a finish paint part
• Reads blueprints/mechanical engineering drawings
• Lays out holes to proper dimensions per prints
• Demonstrates knowledge of MIG welding applications
• Maintains welder
• Establishes cut list for raw materials with proper supervision
• Ensures proper identification of all raw materials with job, work order, and E.S. number before going to paint
• Orders raw materials for Weld Department when knowing the proper job is scheduled with proper supervision
• Assists Department Lead in daily operation of department
• Reads, understands and interprets parts lists and mechanical engineering drawings
• Assists in assigning daily work tasks for other employees
• Performs all Weld job functions
• Ensures the identification or raw finished parts before going to paint
• Assists in training other employees
• Orders raw materials for weld department
• Initiates Engineering Change Notices
• Assists with notifying Purchasing Department when raw materials are needed
• Assists with requests for Engineering changes
• Authorizes emergency parts and print changes to ensure a reasonable workflow
• Performs minor machine maintenance and repairs
• Screens prints from Engineering Department
• Establishes cut list for the cutting of raw materials
• Performs all tasks in Weld Department
• Coordinates the flow of finished parts and finished assemblies
• Trains employees
• Maintains machines
• Distributes and coordinates daily work tasks for Weld Department

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED