Welder-Fabricator ll

X-Bow Systems•Luling, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder-Fabricator will perform hands-on metal fabrication and welding to support an R&D production campus, while also managing inventory control, shipping and receiving. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in the shop and keeping operations running smoothly.

Requirements

Notable experience with construction/general fabrication.
Metal working capability including MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
Experience leading small teams of people performing a complex fabrication project.
Experience working with contract machine shops and or contractors for portions of fabrication projects.
Forklift certified and notable experience performing high accuracy forklift movements for equipment positioning and fabrication projects.
Must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Welding certification(s) (e.g., AWS) or completion of a welding/fabrication training program.
Experience with sheet metal fabrication, structural fabrication, or precision component work.
HAZWOPER 40-hour certification.
Formal prior Hazardous Shippers Certification or training.
Prior commercial or military hazardous transportation and shipping experience a plus.
Commercial Driver's License with Hazmat endorsement.

Responsibilities

Performs welding using one or more processes (MIG, TIG, and/or stick) on steel, aluminum, and other materials per drawings, work instructions, and weld specifications.
Fabricates, assembles, and modifies metal parts, fixtures, brackets, and structures to support production and R&D needs.
Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering drawings, weld symbols, and shop sketches.
Operates fabrication equipment including grinders, cut-off saws, drill presses, band saws, plasma/oxy-fuel cutters, and hand/power tools.
Performs layout, measuring, cutting, grinding, and finishing of fabricated components to meet dimensional and quality requirements.
Inspects completed welds and fabricated parts for quality, fit, and compliance with specifications.
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe fabrication work area; performs routine maintenance on welding and fabrication equipment.
Maintains the tool control program for on-site and off-site use.
Maintains calibration records and coordinates calibration procedures and the exchange of tooling across geographical sites.
Tracks and resolves equipment maintenance issues in-house or through 3rd-party vendors as directed.
Follows all operating instructions and safety policies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.