Welder/Fabricator
Job title: Fabricator/Welder
Reports to: Foreman
Supervisory responsibilities: n/a
Summary/objective: Specialty Tooling Systems (STS) is looking to add a Fabricator to their team! Under general supervision with minimal to no assistance, you will perform a variety of fabrication duties. This position requires a thorough knowledge of fabrication practices and procedures.
Essential functions:
Comprehend and follow blueprints in accordance with required specifications
Working from blueprint, sketches or written or verbal instructions, plan and layout raw material, plates, angles, channels castings, tubing, pipe, etc. in accordance with specifications where close tolerance (+ or -") is required
Clean parts as instructed, i.e. hand grind, wire brush
Perform minor adjustments to machines as needed
Use mathematical formulas (algebra, geometry, trigonometry) and equipment such as sales, squares, calipers, micrometers, etc. to: verify templates and work, layout machining locations, center angles and contours, and layout development liner on complicated intersections
Must be able to use precision instruments for use in measurements
Train other fabricators as necessary
Perform rigging, lifting and moving of product using cranes, forklifts, etc.
Comprehend and follow ISO procedures to ensure compliance with the standard
Must know, understand, and abide by all plant safety rules and regulation
Must be able to operate an assortment of fabrication machinery or equipment, i.e. shears, nibblers, press brakes, punch presses, roll formers, benders, drills etc.
Required competency, education, and experience:
Must have at least 4 years of fabrication experience
High school diploma or GED
Must be able to use a computer to read and understand prints
Must be able to understand how parts move while welding
Must be motivated and work well by yourself and as a team
Must have willingness to be trained
Work environment: Manufacturing environment.
Physical demands:
Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
Must be able to stand for long periods of time on cement surface and will be required to regularly bend, stretch, stoop, squat, climb ladders and perform work in confined positions.
Position type and expected hours of work: Full time.
Travel: None
Compensation/Benefits: STS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes competitive pay, dental insurance, vision insurance, health insurance, short term disability, long term disability, company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, education reimbursement, paid vacation and holidays, and flex spending.
Other duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
STS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. STS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.