Fabricator B

Samuel, Son & Co.•Lebanon, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Samuel Pressure Vessel Group is hiring a Fabricator B to work in a manufacturing setting fabricating pressure vessels. The role involves interpreting blueprints and bills of materials, producing quality welds, operating welding and fabrication equipment, completing production paperwork, and following safety and company procedures. The employee must demonstrate the essential duties within 90 days by completing the employee training checklist and understand the ISO system elements that affect the job. The position is performed entirely in a manufacturing setting, primarily indoors, with temperature variations, noise, dust, and fumes. Work may occasionally take place in wet conditions or outdoors. The job requires frequent standing or walking, bending or squatting, lifting, reaching, pushing or pulling, and lifting above waist or shoulder height. Items weighing more than 50 pounds require assistance. Samuel describes its workplace as supportive and welcoming, with opportunities for team members to develop and grow, make decisions on the job, and contribute to positive change. The company states that equality, respect, and integrity are central to its culture and that it is committed to an open and welcoming environment for everyone.

Requirements

Certified MIG welder.
Crane certified and able to operate overhead cranes safely.
Able to produce X-ray-quality welds and maintain an 85% pass rate.
At least one year of experience in a similar environment, or at least one year of post-high-school education in a related field; the posting also specifies a high school diploma or GED with one year of trades training and at least one year of related experience, or a combination of education and experience.
High school diploma or GED, with the education and experience alternatives stated in the posting.
Able to read and interpret bills of material, blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and receiving-related documents.
Good oral communication skills; able to write reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with vendors and other employees.
Able to calculate proportions, percentages, and volume; apply basic algebra and geometry; and perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Good mechanical ability and ability to perform basic calculations needed to operate welding and fabricating machines.
Demonstrated ability to operate a welder, grinder, bandsaw, ironworker, overhead crane, torch, measuring devices, and assorted hand and power tools.
Able to read a tape measure to within 1/32 inch and use and read a level accurately.
Able to use pneumatic grinders and impacts safely, and to operate a com-a-long and power turn rolls safely.
Trained in confined-space entry and familiar with required documentation and safety instructions.
Able to complete required paperwork accurately, including daily travelers, and to clock jobs accurately in IFS.
Basic computer understanding and reading, writing, and simple math skills.
Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.
Willingness to work in a team-oriented environment, communicate well, learn new skills, and improve technical knowledge.
Strong orientation toward teamwork, quality, safety, continuous improvement, and accuracy of work.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment, respond effectively to change, and understand and support company policies and procedures.
Safety-conscious behavior.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret pressure-vessel blueprints and drawings, bills of materials, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Accurately clock jobs in IFS.
Read a tape measure to within 1/32 inch.
Produce X-ray-quality welds while maintaining an 85% pass rate.
Follow confined-space entry requirements, including required documentation and safety instructions.
Follow detailed written and oral instructions from supervision, management, and team leaders.
Maintain an organized, clean, and neat work area and keep TPM sheets up to date.
Work cooperatively and communicate with employees, supervisors, and management.
Perform general maintenance on MIG welding machines.
Safely use pneumatic grinders and impact tools, levels, com-a-longs, overhead cranes, and power turn rolls.
Complete required paperwork, including travelers, accurately and daily.
Operate welding and fabrication equipment and tools as needed for the work.
Follow company policies and procedures and applicable safety requirements.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Understand the ISO system and the elements that affect the job.
Demonstrate the essential duties within 90 days by completing the employee training checklist.