Welder Fabricator

Welder Fabricator

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Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Welder/Fabricator to join our fabrication department. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role where you'll cut, drill, fit, join, weld, and repair steel components while working collaboratively across multiple fabrication processes.

• Welding & Fabrication:
  Hand weld and fabricate various metal parts in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions, ensuring compliance with shop welding requirements and codes
• Equipment Operation:
  Set up, adjust, and operate welding equipment by managing gas flow, wire feed rate, and heat settings according to standard practices
• Assembly:
  Assemble parts in fixtures or jigs to precise specifications
• Quality Control:
  Inspect work for defects, quality, and dimensional requirements; make timely corrections to ensure proper alignment and conformance to specifications
• Machine Shop Operations:
  Operate various equipment including saws, grinders, drills, and other fabrication tools as needed
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Perform minor equipment maintenance and replace consumables such as nozzles, contact tips, weld wire spools, rods, gas bottles, and gauges
• Blueprint Reading:
  Work from shop drawings, blueprints, sketches, work orders, and verbal instructions
• Safety & Housekeeping:
  Maintain a clean, orderly work area and follow all OSHA regulations and safe work practices
• Record Keeping:
  Perform routine documentation as required
• Communication:
  Notify supervisor immediately of faulty equipment or defective materials

• Welding experience in multiple positions (flat, horizontal, vertical)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and sketches
• Proficiency with hand tools and fabrication equipment
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Understanding of OSHA safety regulations
• Reliable attendance

• Experience with various welding processes
• Machine shop equipment operation experience
• Knowledge of welding codes and standards

Work Environment:
This position is located in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed boots. The fast-paced environment involves time-sensitive and safety sensitive operations and may include various shift schedules to support production and distribution needs.

Benefits We

Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values:

• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.
• Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into…