Fabricator

AMERITEX PIPE & PRODUCTS LLC•Seguin, TX

49d

About The Position

The Fabricator executes fabrication plans and supports daily operations and manufacturing tasks and projects for the facility. The role creates metal structures and components to design specifications, interprets technical drawings and blueprints, and selects materials and dimensions based on project requirements. The Fabricator measures, cuts, shapes, assembles, and welds components, then inspects finished products and makes necessary adjustments to meet quality standards and project specifications. The position also operates and maintains fabrication machinery and tools, identifies and mitigates potential fabrication challenges, and collaborates with design teams and engineers to optimize processes. The Fabricator must follow safety procedures, use only equipment for which they have been trained, and promptly report operational or equipment failures to a supervisor or plant manager. The schedule is listed as Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with Sunday and Thursday off.

Requirements

Two years of fabrication experience.
Experience in fabrication or a related field.
Basic mechanical knowledge.
Proficiency working with various tools and materials to create components or structures.
Craftsmanship abilities with an emphasis on fabrication.
Ability to operate machinery for cutting, shaping, and assembling materials.
Attention to detail for precise fabrication and assembly.
Adherence to safety procedures and protocols.
Knowledge of material properties and characteristics.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Technical Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow the safety guidelines and procedures established for the role.
Do not operate equipment, machinery, or tools without having been trained to use them.
Create and build metal structures and components according to design specifications.
Examine project requirements to determine the materials and dimensions needed.
Assess and mitigate potential challenges in the fabrication process.
Measure precisely and cut materials to specified sizes.
Ensure adherence to quality standards and project specifications.
Interpret technical drawings and blueprints for accurate fabrication.
Operate and maintain fabrication machinery and tools.
Report operational or equipment failures to a supervisor or plant manager as soon as they occur.
Assemble and weld components to construct final products.
Inspect finished products for quality and make necessary adjustments.
Collaborate with design teams and engineers to optimize fabrication processes.
Use hand and power tools to trim, cut, and fit components; weld and solder pieces; and align and connect components with bolts and screws.