Fabricator -Triad Evansville, IN

Traylor Bros. Inc.•Evansville, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fabricator (Fitter) is responsible for laying out, fitting, and assembling structural and miscellaneous metal components for Triad Fabricators’ operations. The role prepares components accurately for welding in accordance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards, while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. The position involves reading and interpreting blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and weld procedures; measuring, laying out, cutting, coping, and fitting components; and assembling parts with clamps, fixtures, and tack welds. The Fabricator verifies dimensions, alignment, and tolerances before welding, communicates discrepancies or fit-up issues to supervision, performs welding as needed, and inspects welds for quality and compliance. The role also includes maintaining an organized work area, completing production and quality documentation, participating in training, supporting company values, following safety policies and PPE requirements, and mentoring less experienced fabricators as skills increase. The position is based in a fabrication shop and includes exposure to noise, heat, and dust. It requires repetitive lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds, frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and working in varied positions. Inclement weather and uneven surfaces may be encountered. Driving and travel to training and meetings are required.

Requirements

F1: 2+ years of welding and entry-level fabrication experience or a related trade background.
F2: 2–5 years of fabrication/fitting experience in a fabrication shop or related field experience.
F3: 5+ years of advanced fabrication experience with mentoring or leadership responsibilities.
Welding experience required.
Strong blueprint reading and layout skills.
Proficiency with measuring devices, layout tools, and fabrication equipment.
Understanding of fit-up tolerances and weld preparation requirements.
Ability to work effectively in a team-based fabrication environment.
Strong attention to detail and quality.
Ability to operate shop equipment such as forklifts and hydraulic lifts.
Ability to safely perform essential job functions consistent with ADA and applicable regulations.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs on a repetitive basis.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and working in varied positions.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Must be able to drive a vehicle; travel is required to attend training and meetings.
Must be able to talk, listen, and speak English clearly.
Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions and walk on uneven surfaces.
Must be able to respond quickly to emergency situations and lift heavy objects.

Nice To Haves

AWS Weld Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all job duties with safety as the primary focus.
Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and weld procedures.
Measure, lay out, cut, cope, and fit structural steel and plate components.
Assemble components using clamps, fixtures, and tack welds to prepare them for weld-out.
Verify dimensions, alignment, and tolerances prior to welding.
Identify and communicate drawing discrepancies or fit-up issues to supervision.
Perform welding as required in support of production operations.
Pass and maintain required company-administered weld tests.
Inspect welds for quality, completeness, and compliance with specifications.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment.
Complete required production and quality documentation accurately and on time.
Participate in job-related training and skill development.
Promote company values through professionalism, teamwork, and accountability.
Follow company safety policies and use required PPE.
Mentor less experienced fabricators as skill level increases.
Perform other duties as determined by supervision or management.