Welder-Fabricator

Welder and Fabricator II

A local company in Theodore, Alabama is looking for a skilled Welder and Fabricator II to join their team. The Welder and Fabricator II position is responsible for assembling metal structures through the use of cutting, joining, fabricating, and shaping metal and other materials using high heat and a range of tools. Welder II will use MIG, Flux Core, and TIG welding to produce and manufacture parts and fixtures.

• Perform welding tasks using various techniques such as MIG, TIG, and Flux Core Welding.
• Read, interpret, and follow complex blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, weld symbols, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately create equipment and to determine the appropriate welding process.
• Inspect completed welds to determine structural soundness through visual inspection.
• Utilize a variety of handheld tools, such as drills, grinders, tape measures micrometers, calipers, weld gauges and welding hand tools; fit and prep your parts for welding jobs.
• Measure and cut materials to drawings specifications for Frontier projects and customer orders.
• Create specific weldment set-ups and fixturing to hold production parts with tolerance and specifications.
• Advanced fabrication skills to be able to assemble and weld parts to hold tolerance and have an expectation of how welding can manipulate assembly.
• Set-up welding machines to the correct settings for the type of material and weldments needed.
• Maintain weld machines using preventative maintenance methods.
• Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards, within tolerance, and identify product defects.
• Repair welded parts and products to fix customer issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area.
• Follow Company Policies and Procedures as well as OSHA Guidelines and use proper PPE.
• Follow work instructions throughout the process, completing assigned tasks for projects.
• Complete required paperwork for each job accurately and on a timely basis.
• Ability to work overtime on a very short notice to meet customer demands.
• Move material with a pallet jack, forklift or overhead crane.
• Collaborate with Quality Department to ensure customer and safety specifications are met.
• Certified in Visual Testing Level 1 will be provided by the company.
• Other job duties as directed by Welder and Fabricator III or Engineering Department.

• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, certification or technical school in Welding preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in MIG and Flux Core, 2-4 years of TIG Welding.
• Advanced Mechanical Aptitude
• Able to read and interpret work instructions
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Perform advanced Math skills standard using and metric measurements
• Able to accurately read/use a tape measure, calipers and micrometers
• Basic computer skills
• Passion for doing a job well
• A self-motivated team player
• Able to work effectively in South Alabama climate conditions
• Able to stand for long periods of time, crawl, squat, and climb without tiring easily
• Able to lift 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations
• Pass visual acuity test
• Must pass a background check and drug test

• This position is paying between $25-32/hr, depending on experience
• Monday-Friday schedule, 6 am to 2:30 pmwith overtime
• Team-oriented culture
• After meeting the qualification requirements, employees are offered through Landrum:
  
  Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance and matching 401k

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