Welder / Fabricator

PF Holdings•Fruita, CO

13d•$20 - $28

About The Position

The Welder / Fabricator welds and fabricates steel products, including trailers built to client specifications, frames, components, and accessories. The role also welds and assembles metal components to repair trailers and similar equipment. Work is performed in a warehouse setting with some outdoor exposure and occasional exposure to contaminants and loud noise. The employee is expected to follow FHE’s safety practices, maintain a clean and organized work area, complete assigned work within the specified timeframe, and represent FHE professionally. This description outlines the general nature of the role and may change with employer needs; reasonable accommodations will be considered when possible. FHE is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Must be AWS D1.1 certified; certification will be completed as part of the hiring process.
Solid understanding of welding equipment and accessories.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding process specifications, and welding symbols.
Ability to operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments.
Ability to weld in all positions with good penetration and quality.
Ability to use a disc grinder to prepare parts, clean or grind weld joints, repair improperly welded pieces, and fill holes.
Ability to fabricate new or replacement trailer parts.
Ability to assemble component parts using hand and small power tools.
Ability to read a tape measure, level, and square.
Ability and willingness to follow directions and work independently.
Good verbal communication skills.
Ability to lift and maneuver 50 pounds without physical restrictions.
Ability to perform physical tasks including continual hand use, substantial use of arms and legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials; ladder or scaffold work and work in confined spaces may be required.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area according to 5S standards; complete housekeeping duties daily or as required.
Conduct oneself professionally and attend work as established by the employer without excessive absenteeism.
Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
Monitor fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Inspect work pieces for defects and measure them with straightedges or templates to confirm they meet specifications.
Prepare work according to blueprints.
Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies before assembly using measuring and layout tools.
Immediately report non-conforming material to the Welding & Fabrication Lead.
Ensure assigned work is understood before starting and complete it within the given timeframe and specifications.
Follow safe work practices, standards, and procedures in FHE’s Health and Safety manual.
Unload and count steel received or delivered to the shop, and sign receiving documents.
Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.