Fabricator​/Welder

Location(s):
Gainesville, GA
Salary:
Based on related experience, $22-$27/hr
This position is for skilled fabricators that have experience in MIG, TIG, Stick, and structural steel weldments. Fabricator must be able to read blueprints and drawings; plan layouts and procedures; determine what welding equipment and methods to use based on requirements; set components to specifications; prepare and align parts for welding; join together components, repair hold and cut through materials using specialized welding equipment;

repair machinery; inspect surfaces and structures; and maintain equipment.

Health insurance, vacation and holiday pay and 401K plan with company matching.

Weld Tests:

• Test 1: complete a butt weld, downhill, and uphill weld. Also perform a pipe to plate joint.
• Test 2: interpret a blueprint and fabricate a frame. The completed frame must be square within 1/16 inch tolerance. Ability to read blueprints and accurately square a frame using diagonal measurements is essential. Candidates who are not proficient in these skills will not be considered a fit for the role.

• Qualifications in AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code, FCAW-GS, and GMAW/Spray Arc welding are required. If you do not have the qualifications prior to employment, you will be required to obtain the qualifications within 6 weeks of your start date.
• Must be able to interpret engineering drawings.
• Must be able to perform MIG, TIG, Stick (preferred), and structural steel weldments.
• Mechanical assembly.
• Familiar with pipe weldments, all aspects with various alloys.
• Must be able to use the computer software to clock in and out of work and in/out of jobs.
• Must be proficient in the use of measuring instruments such as tape measures, calipers and micrometers.
• Must be proficient in welding mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum.

• Ability to operate a plasma cutter, oxy-acetylene torch, iron worker, saw, shear.
• Knowledge of weld repair of cast iron.
• Knowledge of hard chrome plating.
• Knowledge and experience using a lathe (preferred), hy-definition plasma CNC table operation, press brake, roller, and mill (preferred).

• Able to lift 70 lbs.
• Able to work on your feet 8-10 hours a day.

• 3 years of welding experience required.
• Welding certificate (preferred).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• High School or equivalent required.
• Drug Free Workplace.
• Smoke Free Environment.