3rd Shift Structural Fabricator 6p-6a (2-2-3 schedule)

Nucor•El Paso, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

American Buildings - Illinois located in El Paso, IL is seeking qualified applicants for the position of 3rd Shift Structural Fabricator Teammate. This role involves performing various fit-up, tacking, and welding operations on structural assemblies, adhering to weld standards and procedures. The fabricator will add components like stiffeners and brackets using blueprints for precise location before finish welding. They will utilize tools such as clamps, jigs, tape measures, squares, arc air gougers, cutting torches, and plasma cutters, employing procedures, best practices, and good judgment to prevent warping and misalignment. The position also includes operating overhead cranes, maintaining required records, inspecting for operational issues, and ensuring a clean and orderly work area. A strong commitment to safety, quality standards, and teamwork is essential. The schedule is typically a 2-2-3 continental schedule with 12-hour shifts, specifically 6:00 pm - 6:00 am, 3-4 days a week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must pass AWS welding and Canadian certification.
Ability to read tape measure, square, and blueprint readings.
Ability to work 12 hour shifts, four days in a row.
Can read and understand weld symbols.
Can use an arc gouger.
Previous crane certification.
Previous experience in material handling.
Welding back ground; operational understanding and knowledge of standard welding practices and procedures.
Trained and confident in overhead crane use.
Minimum 1 year of fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Responsibilities

Perform various fit up, tacking, and welding operations on a variety of structural assemblies.
Weld and follow all weld standards and procedures.
Add stiffeners, brackets, face plates, etc. using prints for location prior to finish welding.
Use clamps, jigs, tape, square, arc air gouger, cutting torch and plasma as required using procedures, best practices and good judgment to prevent warping and misalignment of component parts.
Operate overhead cranes.
Maintain required records and documentation.
Inspect, detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions to proper leadership.
Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain quality standards.
Perform other related duties as requested.
Have a commitment to where help is needed and have a desire to be a valued department, division and Nucor teammate.