First Shift Welder Fabricator
About The Position
The Welder Fabricator is a hands-on member of the manufacturing team, responsible for precision welding throughout the wheelchair-accessible vehicle conversion process. The role requires technical welding and fabrication skills, a commitment to quality and safety, and an understanding that the work supports customers’ independence and quality of life. The position involves taking responsibility for the welding portion of manufacturing, interpreting technical materials, operating welding and fabrication equipment, shaping and fitting pipes, and maintaining equipment. The Welder Fabricator must follow company quality and safety standards, policies and procedures, and OSHA regulations. This job description provides an overview of key duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Requirements
- Proven hands-on welding experience, ideally in automotive manufacturing or a related field.
- Proficiency operating welding machines, including regulating current and voltage for proper metal fusion.
- Ability to read and fabricate from drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical sketches.
- Pre-inspection skills and attention to quality.
- Comfort using hand and power tools in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems independently and propose effective solutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
- Outstanding attendance record and reliability.
- Commitment to safety protocols and willingness to continually improve welding skills.
Responsibilities
- Assume responsibility for the welding part of the manufacturing process.
- Read and interpret blueprints and specifications as directed.
- Operate a MIG welder, grinder, reciprocating saw, and cut-off wheel.
- Bend and shape pipes of various materials and sizes with precision.
- Apply pipe-fitting and welding techniques.
- Maintain equipment, inspect it for performance or safety concerns, and troubleshoot as needed.
- Follow Freedom Motors’ quality and safety standards, policies and procedures, and OSHA safety regulations.
- Read wiring schematics and diagrams and follow written and verbal work instructions.
- Inspect work before it moves down the production line and identify errors.
- Troubleshoot problems independently and propose effective solutions.
- Contribute to a reliable, safety-conscious, accountable, and quality-focused team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
