Fabricator

Hitachi•Holland, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is hiring an onsite Fabricator in Holland, Michigan. The role prepares, welds, and fabricates ferrous and non-ferrous metals for custom automated equipment and solutions. The Fabricator uses fabrication tools and equipment, reads and interprets blueprints, identifies types of steel, and communicates discrepancies or concerns. The position also supports teams across Skilled Trades, Applications, Controls, and Mechanical Engineering in designing, building, programming, and deploying equipment, and may provide support to other business units and work areas as needed. The role involves maintaining an organized work area according to 5S standards and working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with low-quantity runs. Candidates must be able to maintain a steady pace while bending, kneeling, lifting, and loading machines, and lift up to 50 pounds. Employees must be able to obtain required equipment licenses and training while employed. Candidates are also 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, along with 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 and available overtime.
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.