Welder/ Fabricator

Marmon Holdings, Inc. • Charlotte, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Fontaine Modification is seeking a skilled Welder / Fabricator for its Charlotte, North Carolina team. The role involves modifying heavy-duty trucks and fabricating components to meet customer specifications, engineering requirements, and company quality standards. The position requires translating drawings, instructions, and production requirements into precise, safe, durable workmanship while coordinating with technicians, production staff, and leadership.

The work takes place in an industrial truck modification and manufacturing environment. It involves welding and metal fabrication, inspection and documentation, safe equipment use, and coordination to meet production schedules. Employees are expected to take ownership of safety and quality, maintain tools and work areas, and contribute to teamwork and continuous improvement. Eligible employees may receive company-sponsored benefits, including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous welding, fabrication, metalworking, or industrial manufacturing experience preferred; equivalent demonstrated skills and training may be considered.
• MIG welding experience preferred.
• Ability to read measurements, use precision measuring tools, and interpret basic fabrication drawings or work instructions.
• Familiarity with metal preparation, cutting, grinding, fitting, positioning, and welding practices.
• Ability to recognize weld defects and understand proper fit-up and preparation.
• Ability to safely operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality workmanship, attendance, and dependability.
• Willingness to learn company-specific processes, equipment, and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently when appropriate and collaborate effectively with a production team.
• Candidates may be assessed through welding tests or practical skill evaluations.
• Ability to meet the essential physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must use required personal protective equipment and follow established safe-work practices.

Nice To Haves

• Previous welding, fabrication, metalworking, or industrial manufacturing experience.
• Experience with MIG welding.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Additional training and development as opportunities become available.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabrication for heavy-duty truck modifications, including structural components, brackets, supports, mounting systems, and related assemblies.
• Perform MIG welding and other applicable welding processes according to job requirements, qualifications, and approved procedures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, work instructions, measurements, and production specifications.
• Measure, mark, cut, fit, position, and prepare metal components for welding and assembly.
• Select appropriate materials, tools, equipment, and welding methods for assigned work.
• Produce welds that meet workmanship, strength, fit, and appearance requirements; inspect finished work for quality, dimensional accuracy, fit, and specification compliance.
• Identify and correct workmanship issues within established procedures and communicate matters requiring additional review or approval.
• Follow work instructions, drawings, engineering requirements, welding procedures, OSHA requirements, company safety policies, hot-work requirements, and safe-work procedures.
• Use required personal protective equipment and inspect assigned welding machines, leads, connections, gas equipment, tools, and other equipment before use.
• Follow hot-work controls, maintain awareness of workplace hazards, keep work areas orderly, and promptly report unsafe conditions, equipment defects, near misses, and injuries.
• Stop and escalate work when unsafe conditions or unapproved modifications could risk people, equipment, or product integrity.
• Maintain traceability and complete required production or quality documentation; communicate discrepancies, defective materials, unclear instructions, and potential quality concerns promptly.
• Prevent defects, rework, material waste, and avoidable production delays; support corrective actions and problem-solving for fabrication issues.
• Complete assigned work safely, accurately, and within production schedules; coordinate with supervisors, technicians, and production personnel and adapt to changing priorities.
• Identify potential delays, material shortages, equipment issues, and technical challenges early.
• Maintain tools and equipment and follow maintenance and housekeeping practices.
• Participate in 5S, continuous improvement, safety initiatives, and cross-training; contribute to a professional, accountable, respectful team culture.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical coverage for eligible employees, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
• 401(k) plan for eligible employees, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
• Opportunity for additional training and development as opportunities become available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed