Welder/Fabricator - Night Shift

DeSHAZO LLC•Alabaster, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

DeSHAZO is hiring a Structural Welder/Fabricator to lay out, fit, and weld structural steel frames for custom-built overhead bridge cranes. The work involves building welded assemblies for new and existing products in accordance with engineering documents, blueprints, work orders, and production standards. The role uses MIG and Flux-core welding, along with tools and equipment such as a drill press and iron worker. This is a night-shift position in Alabaster, Alabama. The stated schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., with Fridays as needed. Employees must be able to work 10–12-hour shifts. Starting pay is based on experience and skills evaluations, and the posting notes a $3.00 shift differential and sign-on bonuses for hourly manufacturing personnel. The position requires frequent standing, walking, twisting, reaching, and bending, as well as lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance from overhead cranes or coworkers. Work may involve standing on hard surfaces for up to 12 hours per day and exposure to hot and cold conditions, noise, chemicals, heavy equipment, and machinery.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience fitting with MIG and Flux-core welding.
Ability to read engineering drawings and blueprints.
MIG/GMAW or FCAW welding experience.
Knowledge of gases, materials, and alloys.
Basic math skills.
Knowledge of mechanical assemblies and testing.
Ability to stand and walk for 95% of the workday.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance from overhead cranes or coworkers.
Ability to twist, reach, and bend frequently; use hand/eye coordination and bilateral dexterity; and perceive depth and peripheral vision.
Ability to hear and ascend and descend a ladder.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a welding course.
AWS certification.

Responsibilities

Check materials for type and size and locate parts for the assigned job number.
Maintain dimensions specified by blueprints and work order routers.
Solve problems, perform fit checks on prefabricated parts and assemblies, and prepare parts for welding.
Prepare and set up tools and equipment for welding jobs.
Arrange parts for welding and staging processes.
Build welded assemblies for new products and changes to existing products in accordance with engineering documents and production standards.
Report fabrication issues and assist with resolving them.
Participate in cross-functional meetings as required.
Support the Quality Assurance department with jig and fixture evaluations.
Comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures.
Operate other necessary equipment and perform tasks needed to complete parts to specifications.
Perform additional duties as required by management.

Benefits

Medical coverage, eligible the first of the month following hire date.
Dental and vision coverage.
Critical illness coverage.
Accident insurance for off-the-job accidents.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
Voluntary long-term disability insurance.
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSA and DCA).
401(k) with discretionary matching of 50% up to 6%.
Employee Assistance Program.
9 paid holidays per year.
PTO program.
Potential sign-on bonus of $1,000 per year for eligible direct and contract hires, paid in installments and subject to attendance and discipline conditions.