Fabricator 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift

Mellott Company•Bethel Township, PA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Mellott is currently hiring experienced Fabricators for 2nd and 3rd shift positions. The Fabricator is responsible for structural layout, welding, and fabrication of large steel weldments using engineering drawings. This role requires strong welding, rigging, and layout skills within a structural steel fabrication shop environment.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years’ experience performing structural layout and positioning of steel components on large weldments using engineering drawings (DWGs)
Minimum 5+ years’ welding experience
Proficient in MIG, Stick, and TIG welding
Ability to easily pass internal weld testing
Capable of performing multi-pass welds and welding various wire thicknesses including specialized wires (ex: hard facing)
Competent performing layout using DWGs, sketches, or verbal instruction
Proficient with layout tools including squares, tape measures, lasers, string lines, torpedo levels, 2’, 4’, 6’, and 8’ levels, combination squares, and angle finders
Able to read measuring tools to 1/16” or 1 mm as drawings require
Strong math skills used daily to ensure weldments are square, level, and correctly positioned
Understanding of maintaining fabrication tolerances as specified on drawings
Minimum 5+ years’ rigging or millwright experience
Ability to safely handle and flip large weldments using jib and bridge cranes
Familiar with operating forklifts, telehandlers, manlifts, overhead cranes, metal saws, press brakes, iron workers, and similar equipment
Trained in basic rigging principles and techniques
High school diploma or GED
AWS D1.1 welding certification, or ability to obtain certification
Basic first aid training

Nice To Haves

Willingness to further education through apprenticeship or job skills training offered by the company

Responsibilities

Perform structural layout and positioning of steel components on large weldments using engineering drawings.
Perform MIG, Stick, and TIG welding.
Perform multi-pass welds and weld various wire thicknesses including specialized wires.
Recognize good and bad welds per Mellott standards and repair subpar welds prior to QA inspection.
Perform layout using DWGs, sketches, or verbal instruction.
Read measuring tools to 1/16” or 1 mm as drawings require.
Ensure weldments are square, level, and correctly positioned using strong math skills.
Maintain fabrication tolerances as specified on drawings.
Safely handle and flip large weldments using jib and bridge cranes.
Coordinate fitment of components on weldments produced by other departments.
Take instruction from leads and supervision.
Participate in safety toolbox meetings.
Assist managers, foremen, or superintendents as directed.
Complete work within estimated fabrication timeframes and monitor hours applied to projects.