Fabricator, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Position Overview

The fabricator is responsible for the fabrication of handrails, walkways, decks, drill tooling, and support equipment. They may also weld casing or other fabrication projects as needed both in the shop and within the field.

This is a non-exempt, hourly position.

Fabricators can work a 10 days on / 4 days off, or a 9 days on / 5 days off schedule.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safe work practices and procedures.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Repair and fabricate damaged or worn parts.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
• Read and understand blueprints and technical drawings.
• Weld broken parts and structural members using TIG, MIG, and Arc welding. Some soldering and gas welding.
• Weld and fabricate items such as well heads, casing, landing plates, handrails, walkways, guards, etc.
• Fabricate needed parts or items as required.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic with the drive and desire to learn and perform tasks efficiently.
• Maintain effective and collaborative workplace relationships, treating others with dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug (including marijuana) and alcohol screening, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and additional background checks as required by regulation and industry practice.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Experience with MIG, TIG, and ARC welding.
• Knowledge and ability to use a CNC plasma table and CNC brake press.
• Knowledge of manual mill and lathe.
• Ability to properly set and adjust welding machines.
• Ability to operate an ironworker and tubing bender.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Experience repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and safe operation of shop tools and equipment such as torches, band saws, ironworkers, and drill presses.
• Ability to operate forklifts, lift equipment, and cranes to move materials.
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks including pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing, bending, twisting, squatting, and kneeling multiple times per shift.
• Willingness to travel and work in remote locations, outdoors, and in all weather conditions.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.