Metal Fabricator - Stainless TIG Specialist

Metfab Engineering•North Attleborough, MA

About The Position

The Metal Fabricator / TIG Welder fabricates and welds components from layouts and detailed blueprints, including stainless-steel vacuum chambers and structural steel frame weldments. The role includes welding sheet-metal parts to ANSI/AWS standards and finishing metal surfaces to meet required quality standards. The position uses hand and power tools, precision measuring equipment, forklifts, and overhead cranes. Work takes place in a metal fabrication production facility with exposure to manufacturing noise, machinery, and metalworking tools. Required personal protective equipment and safety protocols must be followed. The job requires lifting up to 50 pounds and frequent standing, walking, bending, and manual handling of materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Proven experience in metal fabrication processes.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Advanced ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, layouts, and weld symbols.
Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding on various alloys, including stainless steel, aluminum, and steel.
Skill working with sheet metal ranging from 18-gauge (0.048 inches) to 1/2-inch plate.
Experience fabricating to ANSI/AWS welding standards.
Ability to drill and tap materials accurately.
Competence using hand tools such as drills, sanders, and dynafiles.
Proficiency using precision measuring tools, including tape measures, micrometers, protractors, verniers, and combination squares.
Ability to safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and frequently stand, walk, bend, and manually handle materials.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment and adhere to safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience welding vacuum chambers or pressure vessels.

Responsibilities

Fabricate and weld components based on layouts and detailed blueprints.
Weld sheet-metal fabricated parts in compliance with ANSI/AWS standards.
Weld and fabricate stainless-steel vacuum chambers and structural steel frame weldments.
Finish metal using sanders and other finishing tools to achieve required surface quality.
Drill and tap materials accurately.
Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
Follow safety protocols and use required personal protective equipment.