Fabricator

HUBER TECHNOLOGY LLC•Denver, NC

2d•$24 - $29

About The Position

The Welder/Fabricator performs a variety of tasks in the manufacturing facility, completing daily work and other tasks assigned by the Manufacturing Manager. The primary focus is fitting and fabricating stainless steel components to drawings and producing high-quality, structurally sound, watertight, and aesthetically pleasing welds using GMAW. The role also includes GTAW welding, mechanical assembly, fabrication, equipment setup and maintenance, material preparation, repair, inspection, and handling. 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 and is based in a manufacturing shop, with exposure to shop noise, dust, particles, and field elements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2–6 years of commercial welding experience in an automotive, manufacturing, or maintenance environment.
Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of metals and fabrication.
Basic PC experience.
Serious work ethic.
Decent math skills.
Ability to work effectively under supervision and independently follow work orders.
Valid driver's license.
English language skills.
Ability to pass a pre-hire drug test and role-related background check, and complete an I-9 form.
Ability to learn and follow OSHA safety requirements and company safety policies.
Ability to maintain consistent attendance to meet production schedules.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and perform the physical activities described for the role.

Nice To Haves

Stainless steel fabrication experience.
German language skills.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and instructions to assemble components or perform welding tasks.
Set up and maintain welding components and equipment to specified settings.
Prepare metal surfaces by cleaning them with appropriate compounds and wire brushes to remove scale, rust, grease, dirt, and moisture.
Perform welding tasks on stainless steel of varying thicknesses, primarily GMAW (95%) and occasionally GTAW (5%).
Deburr and grind metal 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 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 raw-material surface quality through appropriate material-handling techniques.
Conserve materials and resources to remain within job budgets.
Apply knowledge of heat effects on stainless steel alloys and use preventative or corrective techniques to control distortion.
Inspect finished welded components for surface quality, straightness, and consistency.
Follow company environmental preservation and waste-management policies.
Keep current with techniques and changes in procedures or laws related to the craft.
Mechanically assemble stainless-steel components using hand or pneumatic tools.
Work weekday or weekend overtime when necessary, as directed by the Manufacturing Manager.
Maintain required logs for company-provided equipment used in the job, in accordance with company policy.