Fabricator

The Vincit Group • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

The Fabricator operates various pieces of equipment to fabricate and assemble machinery and equipment according to design specifications, job orders, verbal instructions, and blueprints. The role requires advanced welding and fabrication skills, the ability to interpret technical instructions, and careful use of shop instruments to verify part dimensions. The Fabricator follows safe work practices and OSHA regulations and may complete special projects or other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years working with machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to operate a tape measure, caliper, micrometer, basic hand tools, square, and protractor.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime.
• Advanced welding skills, including proficiency in MIG, TIG, SMAW, and plastic welding, and the ability to weld in complex positions.
• Advanced knowledge of shop instruments, including calipers, gage pins, height gauges, and micrometers.
• Advanced knowledge of shop equipment, including press brake, metal shear, drill press, grinders, cutting torch, and handheld tools.
• Advanced knowledge of safe work practices and OSHA regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited welding program, or at least 2 years of industrial, construction, or other commercial welding experience, and proficiency to pass required weld testing and certification in SMAW (Stick), GTAW (TIG), or FCAW (Flux Core).
• 5–7 years working with machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to fabricate and assemble machinery and equipment to design specifications.
• Use job orders, blueprints, machining instructions, and written or verbal instructions to execute work orders.
• Weld using MIG, TIG, SMAW, and plastic welding methods, including in vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
• Use shop instruments to verify part dimensions.
• Complete special projects upon request and perform other assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

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