Fabricator

Hitachi•Holland, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is hiring a Fabricator to prepare, weld, and fabricate ferrous and non-ferrous metals for custom automation equipment and solutions. This onsite role is based in Holland, Michigan, and supports teams across Skilled Trades, Applications, Controls, and Mechanical Engineering in designing, building, programming, and deploying equipment. The work includes interpreting blueprints, identifying steel types, communicating discrepancies, and maintaining the work area according to 5S standards. The role may also provide support to other business units and work areas as needed. The position involves a fast-paced, high-volume environment with low-quantity production runs; overtime is available. Candidates must be able to maintain a steady work pace while bending, kneeling, lifting, and loading machines, and lift up to 50 pounds as required. Employees must be able to obtain required equipment licenses and complete Lockout/Tagout training while employed. Candidates are required to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to pass and work within AWS D1.1 qualifications.
Ability to pass the annual Chromium (VI) medical certification and participate in the annual Chromium (VI) protection training program.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and identify different types of steel.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills, including the ability to identify and communicate discrepancies.
Ability to maintain a steady work pace while bending, kneeling, lifting, and loading machines.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as required.
Ability to obtain Hi-Lo (forklift), aerial platform, and overhead crane licenses, and complete Lockout/Tagout training while employed at JR Automation.
Ability to provide personal hand tools and a toolbox suitable for the role.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with low-quantity runs.
Successful completion of a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Nice To Haves

One year of prior industrial experience.
Two years of vocational training.
Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry.

Responsibilities

Prepare, weld, and fabricate ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Use fabrication tools and equipment, including MIG and TIG welders, torches, plasma cutters, grinders, and clamps.
Read and interpret blueprints to complete work accurately.
Identify different types of steel and communicate discrepancies or concerns.
Organize and maintain the work area in accordance with 5S standards.
Support Skilled Trades, Applications, Controls, and Mechanical Engineering teams in the design, build, programming, and deployment of custom automated equipment and solutions.
Provide support to other business units and work areas as needed.