Fabricator

The Vincit Group • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

The Fabricator operates equipment to fabricate and assemble machinery and equipment according to design specifications, job orders, verbal instructions, and blueprints. The role requires advanced welding capabilities, accurate use of shop measuring instruments, knowledge of fabrication equipment, and compliance with safe work practices and OSHA regulations. Weekend and overtime work is required. Other duties may be assigned, including completing special projects upon request.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of experience working with machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to use a tape measure, caliper, micrometer, basic hand tools, square, and protractor.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime.
• Advanced welding skills as required, including proficiency in MIG, TIG, SMAW, and plastic welding.
• Ability to weld in complex positions, including vertical, horizontal, and overhead.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, machining instructions, and written and verbal instructions.
• Advanced knowledge of shop instruments such as calipers, gage pins, height gauges, and micrometers.
• Advanced knowledge of shop equipment such as press brakes, metal shears, drill presses, grinders, cutting torches, and handheld tools.
• Advanced knowledge of safe work practices and OSHA regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited welding program, or at least two years of industrial, construction, or other commercial welding experience.
• Proficiency to successfully pass required weld testing and certification in SMAW (Stick), GTAW (TIG), or FCAW (Flux Core).
• Five to seven years of experience 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.
• Follow job orders, blueprints, machining instructions, and written and verbal instructions to complete work.
• Weld using required processes and positions, including complex vertical, horizontal, or overhead positions.
• Use shop measuring instruments to verify part dimensions.
• Operate shop equipment including press brakes, metal shears, drill presses, grinders, cutting torches, and handheld tools.
• Complete special projects upon request and perform other assigned duties.
• Follow safe work practices and OSHA regulations.

What This Job Offers

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