Job Description Job Description
Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Welder/Fabricator is responsible for working with various materials (including carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum), and will be adept at both welding operations and operation of fabrication equipment and handle a range of materials to meet diverse project requirements.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma/GED or a member in good standing with a local bargaining unit
- Years of Relevant Work Experience: 5 years' experience as a Welder/Fabricator
- Certificates/Licenses: Driver's License. Welding certificate preferred.
- Physical Job Requirements: Move throughout office, construction site, general outdoor environments, and use/climb a ladder
Key Activities
- Material Expertise: Work with a variety of materials and understand their unique properties and requirements.
- Equipment Operation: Operate fabrication machinery (rollers, brake presses, hand tools).
- Collaborative Fabrication: Collaborate closely with fabrication team to integrate material-specific expertise.
- Material Preparation: Handle and prepare materials for welding and fabrication.
- Welding Operations: Perform welding tasks using various techniques (MIG, TIG) tailored to specific material being worked on.
- Quality Control: Inspect welded and fabricated components to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
- Material Selection: Advice on material selection based on project specifications.
- Equipment Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance on both welding and fabrication equipment.