Frame Fabricator

Frame Fabricator (JD20)

Issue Date: 02/03/12, Revision: 4, Revision Date: 09/13/2022

• Layout, fit, MIG weld, and finish tubular‑steel parts with minimal or no supervision according to customer specifications within the allocated time.
• Confirm that all safety measures, including welding screens, are in place and operational before work begins.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on welding equipment.
• Measure work‑piece dimensions throughout the frame fabrication operation to assure quality and the ability to replicate.
• Recommend improvements to perform the job more efficiently.
• Maintain a log of preventive maintenance on a daily/weekly schedule according to manufacturer recommendations; alert the supervisor of any maintenance required.
• Observe tool and machine operation to detect work‑piece defects or welding‑machine malfunction.
• Notify the supervisor of any problems and suggested changes that will allow jobs to run more efficiently.
• Finish welds as specified by the work order.
• Keep the work area clean, neat, and orderly and free of trip hazards.
• Consider pallet weight and stacking methods to maintain safe capacity.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned to help Prescott achieve its goals.
• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments.
• Read tape measure, dial caliper, Versa gauge, and other related measuring devices.
• Convert decimals and fractions related to what is shown on the Job Traveler/blueprints.
• Proficiently interpret mechanical drawings.
• Understand material shrinkage and expansion with the use of heat.
• Certified on the battery‑operated pallet jack.
• Certified on the overhead crane.
• Certified with welding equipment.

• Verify material type and material thickness.
• Check for any material defects or damage.
• Verify finish.
• Verify orientation on every structural member.
• Verify all outside dimensions after tack‑up.
• Verify all lead‑in dimensions of cutouts and holes after tack‑up.
• Verify quantity.
• Verify all tapped holes are free of debris.
• Verify weld splatter is removed as required.

• High‑school diploma/trade school certificate or equivalent.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Interpret Job Travelers (work orders).
• Understand cut lists and (BOM) Bill of Materials.
• Basic understanding of metallurgy for material used.
• Identify material types and gauges.

The fabricator stands for 8‑10 hours per day, walking, stooping, and reaching, as well as frequently lifting manually and/or moving material up to 50 pounds. Typical manufacturing environment, subject to dust, metal shavings, machinery oil, and powder coating.

• Safety glasses – two forms of eye protection when operating grinders (safety glasses & face shield).
• Use of leather apron/chaps while grinding.
• Safety shoes.
• Gloves/welding sleeves when handling material and welding.
• Welding helmet with approved lens.
• Earplugs while machinery is operating.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all‑inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Prescott Metal/EAM reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed here) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management and medical professionals on a case‑by‑case basis.

This Job Description is Approved By Prescott Management.