Welder/Fabricator - Experienced

EBM•Norfolk, NE

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate for this position will use a variety of welding and fabrication processes to fabricate, repair, and install metal components. This includes inspecting materials, planning and preparing work, performing precise cutting and welding, and verifying quality and safety throughout each project. If taking pride in high-quality craftsmanship and wanting a long-term opportunity with a team that values reliability and skill match your goals, please complete an application. Using a variety of processes, this role is to carry out skilled fabrication and welding work including inspection, planning, preparation and cutting, and checking / testing to fabricate, repair, maintain and install metal items, whilst performing the allocated tasks to meet safety standards, targets, set criteria and deadlines and to maximize productivity and profitability.

Requirements

Solid hands-on welding/fabrication experience
Consistent, reliable work history
Strong attention to detail and safety
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Knowledge of design techniques, tools and standards involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to read and interpret metal rule. Recognize the importance of being exact or accurate.
Ability to safely operate fabrication and machine shop machinery and equipment.
Recognize, set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade.
Locate and mark workpiece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage and other component specifications.
Ability to safely move parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes.
Skilled mechanically and able to inspect and perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies or workpieces.
Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.
Must pass PPPO, General Manufacturing Physical and Drug Screen.

Nice To Haves

High-quality craftsmanship

Responsibilities

Fabricate, repair, and install metal components using various welding and fabrication processes.
Inspect materials, plan and prepare work, and perform precise cutting and welding.
Verify quality and safety throughout each project.
Material handling and storage; heavy lifting (50 lbs.), pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, walking, forward/above shoulder reaching and balancing for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor primarily indoors and occasionally under non-environmentally controlled shop conditions.
Lay out, position and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers and ruler.
Cut workpiece using CNC machine, powered saws, hand shears or chipping knife.
Recognize, set-up and operate tools and equipment for tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc or other welding equipment in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
Work with in precise limits and standards of accuracy.
Inspect grooves, angles or gap allowances using micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.
Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars and hammers.
Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron and other alloys.
Inspect and perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies or workpieces.
Perform burning work.
Understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions in English for efficiency in cooperative work assignments, to follow and promote safe work practices, and prepare and submit consistent, accurate reports and time keeping.
Work independently and as part of a team to complete daily activities according to work schedules.
Maintain a clean shop; pick up/care for/store all tools, equipment and machinery and secure shop each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
Load or unload bundles, equipment or materials to/from trucks; move bundles, equipment or materials to storage or work areas using material handling equipment.
Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
Meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
Perform other duties as assigned.