Welder/Fabricator

Bishop Lifting Products Inc•City of Albany, NY

67d•$28 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Bishop Lifting Products, Inc. is seeking a Welder/Fabricator to join their team. This role involves fabricating lifting devices, from small to large assemblies, by reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications. The position is located in a shop environment and requires the ability to adapt to different weather conditions while performing physically demanding tasks. The company emphasizes a culture of service and support, putting customer satisfaction first.

Requirements

Welding/Fabricating experience required (at least 2 years)
Must possess the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Must demonstrate welding ability and pass in house weld test.
Reading & writing skills- including ability to read a tape measure, blueprints, drawings, and more.
Good analytical, conceptual and planning skills.
Mathematical aptitude up to adding and subtracting fractions and basic multiplication.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines without constant supervision, but must also be able to work effectively with a team.
Must work highly effectively in the safest manner possible.
Ability to stand and work in various positions for extended periods of time.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, physical, and background check.

Nice To Haves

MIG Welding (at least 3 years preferred)

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating lifting devices varying from small to very large assemblies
Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material to required specifications
Set up and operate machines such as drill presses, torches, burn table, iron worker, automated saw, and other various machines used in metal fabrication
Grinding and prepping of parts for fit up
Welding of fit up assemblies using MIG welding (GMAW)
Produce a finished product that meets visual inspection, NTD inspection, and customer expectations by maintaining quality procedures
Inspect assemblies and installation of material for conformance to specifications
Layout workload and efficiently work through the day to ensure jobs stay on schedule
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an effective and courteous manner with customers, coworkers, clients, and supervisors
Position is located in a shop environment- this position will require the ability to adapt to different types of weather while performing physically-taxing tasks
Perform other functions as required
Maintain and keep clean equipment and welding environment