Welder Fabricator

General Equipment & Supplies, Inc.•Shakopee, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder/Fabricator is responsible for fabricating and assembling parts and/or steel to manufacture particular units used to support aggregate equipment (i.e. Control Vans, Conveyors, Control Towers, etc.). This person must have a willingness to learn and an extensive knowledge and understanding of welding.

Requirements

Must share Core Values: Do the Right Thing, Be Curious, Have Passion, and Be Innovative.
3 – 5 years welding/fabricating experience required.
Must have proven MIG welding skills.
Must have the ability to work within a team environment.
Must be a dependable self-starter.
Must have organizational skills with ability to effectively manage multiple projects.
Attention and care required to prevent injury to others when performing work.
Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain an insurable driving record.
Must be able to interpret, read and understand blueprint dimensions and nomenclature.
Must have basic math skills. (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication of whole #’s & fractions)

Nice To Haves

Press break and shear operation experience is a plus.
Welder certification or ability to obtain welding certification.

Responsibilities

Builds, fabricates, and/or repairs equipment and/or miscellaneous articles from verbal instructions, blueprints, and/or working drawings.
Cuts, fabricates and otherwise modifies van trailers and sea containers per plan.
Prepares and paints small piece parts as needed.
Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications.
Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
Mechanical assembly.
Lays out, cuts, preheats, cleans, and otherwise prepares materials to be welded.
Welds, grinds, and/or fabricates various materials.
Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment.
Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Accurately reports all parts and material used on a job daily.
Regularly attends educational and training programs covering company policies, department objectives, skill sets, and personal growth.
Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
Maintains and cares for shop tools, equipment, and vehicles.
Completes all paperwork required for jobs.
Maintains close, positive working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors, etc.
Basic carpentry skills.