Frame Fabricator

PRESCOTT METAL•Biddeford, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Prescott Metal is expanding its Frame Department and looking to add skilled Frame Fabricators-MIG Welders to the team. This role involves laying out, fitting, MIG welding, and finishing tubular-steel parts according to customer specifications with minimal supervision. The position requires a strong understanding of safety protocols, equipment maintenance, and quality control throughout the fabrication process.

Requirements

High-school diploma/trade school certificate or equivalent.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Interpret Job Travelers (work orders).
Understand cut lists and (BOM) Bill of Materials.
Basic understanding of metallurgy for material used.
Identify material types and gauges.
Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments.
Read Tape Measure, Dial Caliper, Versa Gauge, and other related measuring devices.
Convert decimals and fractions, related to what shows on the Job Traveler/blueprints.
Proficiently interpreting mechanical drawings.
Able to understand material shrinkage and expansion with the use of heat.

Nice To Haves

Certified on the battery-operated pallet jack.
Certified on the over-head crane.
Certified with welding equipment.

Responsibilities

Layout, fit, MIG weld, and finish tubular-steel parts with minimal or no supervision according to customer specifications in the allocated time.
Confirm that all safety measures are in place and operational including welding screens before working.
Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on welding equipment.
Measure work-piece dimensions throughout the frame fabrication operation to assure quality and the ability to replicate.
Recommend improvements to perform the job more efficiently.
Maintain a log of preventive maintenance on a daily/weekly schedule according to manufacturer recommendations.
Alert supervisor of any maintenance issues.
Observe tool and machine operation to detect work piece defects or welding machine malfunction.
Notify the supervisor of any problems and suggested changes that will allow jobs to run more efficiently.
Finishing of welds as specified by work order.
Keep work area clean, neat, and orderly and free of trip hazards.
Consider pallet weight and stacking methods to maintain safe capacity.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned to help Prescott Metal achieve its goals.
Verify material type and material thickness.
Check for any material defects or damage.
Verify finish.
Verify orientation on every structural member.
Verify all outside dimensions after tack-up.
Verify all lead in dimensions of cutouts and holes after tack-up.
Verify quantity.
Verify all tapped holes are free of debris.
Verify weld splatter is removed as required.