Fabricator

HUBER TECHNOLOGY•Denver, NC

About The Position

The Welder/Fabricator performs a variety of tasks in a manufacturing facility, completing daily assignments and other work requested by the Manufacturing Manager. The primary role is fitting and fabricating stainless steel components according to drawings and producing high-quality, structurally sound, watertight, and aesthetically pleasing welds using GMAW. Welding work is approximately 95% GMAW and 5% GTAW. The position also involves mechanical assembly of stainless-steel components using hand and pneumatic tools. This is a full-time position with standard hours Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., including a 30-minute lunch. Weekday or weekend overtime may be required when necessary. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is regularly performed in a shop setting, with exposure to shop noise, dust, particles, and field elements expected for the role. The work is physically active and requires frequent standing, movement, and handling of tools and materials.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two to six years of commercial welding experience in an automotive, manufacturing, or maintenance environment.
Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of metals and fabrication; stainless steel experience is preferred.
Basic PC experience.
A serious work ethic.
Decent math skills.
Ability to work effectively under supervision and independently follow work orders.
Valid driver’s license.
English language proficiency.
Ability to pass a pre-hire drug test and a background check as it relates to the role, and complete an I-9 form.
Ability to learn and follow OSHA safety requirements and company safety policies.
Manual dexterity to operate and use a variety of power and hand tools for welding or shop tasks.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and regularly stand, reach, bend, squat, push, pull, and move around the facility.
Ability to walk or stand at least eight hours per day.
Hearing and vision sufficient for workplace safety and for reading blueprints and specifications.
Ability to work the stated schedule and overtime when necessary.

Nice To Haves

German language skills.
Stainless steel fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and instructions to assemble components and perform welding tasks.
Set up and maintain welding components and equipment according to specifications.
Prepare metal surfaces by cleaning them with appropriate compounds and wire brushes to remove impurities such as scale, rust, grease, dirt, and moisture.
Perform welding tasks on stainless steel of varying thicknesses, primarily using GMAW and occasionally GTAW.
Deburr and grind metal as necessary to achieve the required surface texture and weld quality.
Use power saws, grinders, and other pneumatic or electrical tools to cut, bevel, and contour metal workpieces.
Repair structures by dismantling, reshaping, repairing, and reassembling metal components using cutting torches, plasma torches, and hand-cutting tools.
Monitor work equipment and temperatures to avoid overheating or expansion.
Fit piping and structural members to drawing dimensions while maintaining square and plumb joints.
Mount or secure workpieces on production equipment using cranes, hoists, or banding machines.
Maintain the surface quality of raw materials through proper or special material-handling techniques.
Conserve materials and resources to stay within job budgets.
Use preventative and corrective techniques to control distortion, understanding the effects of heat on stainless steel alloys.
Inspect finished welded components for surface quality, straightness, and consistency.
Follow company environmental preservation and waste-management policies.
Maintain current knowledge of techniques and changes in procedures or laws related to the craft.
Mechanically assemble stainless-steel components using hand and pneumatic tools.
Work weekday or weekend overtime when necessary, as directed by the Manufacturing Manager.
Maintain required logs for company-provided equipment used on the job, in accordance with company policy.
Follow OSHA safety requirements and company safety policies.
Maintain consistent attendance to meet customer needs and production schedules.