Structural Fabricator

Nucor•El Paso, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

American Buildings Company in El Paso, Illinois, is seeking a Structural Fabricator Teammate. The role performs fit-up, tacking, and welding operations on structural assemblies, following welding standards and procedures. Fabricators use prints to position stiffeners, brackets, face plates, and other components before finish welding, while applying appropriate methods to prevent warping or misalignment. The position also involves operating overhead cranes; maintaining records; inspecting and reporting faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions; and keeping work areas and equipment clean and orderly. Teammates must follow safety rules and quality standards, be willing to help where needed, and contribute as a valued member of the department, division, and company. Most teammates work a 2-2-3 continental schedule, with 12-hour shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., three or four days per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must pass AWS welding and Canadian certification.
Ability to read a tape measure, square, and blueprint readings.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including four days in a row if assigned to that shift.
Ability to read and understand weld symbols.
Ability to use an arc gouger.
Welding background and operational understanding of standard welding practices and procedures.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment.
Training and confidence in overhead crane use.
Previous crane certification.
Previous experience in material handling.

Responsibilities

Perform fit-up, tacking, and welding operations on a variety of structural assemblies.
Weld in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.
Use prints to position stiffeners, brackets, face plates, and other components before finish welding.
Use clamps, jigs, tape measures, squares, arc-air gougers, cutting torches, and plasma equipment as required, applying procedures, best practices, and judgment to prevent warping and misalignment.
Operate overhead cranes.
Maintain required records and documentation.
Inspect work and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to leadership.
Maintain clean and orderly work areas and equipment.
Follow safety rules and regulations and maintain quality standards.
Perform other related duties as requested and help where needed.