FabricatorFinisherWelder Job Traverse City area,Michigan USA,Manufacturing / Production

Overview

The Fabricator/Finisher will assemble, join, fabricate, and repair metal and other material by applying appropriate welding techniques. They will interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine an appropriate welding process. In addition, they operate grinding machines to assemble products and product parts to established blueprint and engineering specifications. They select, mount, attach and calibrate a variety of attachments to grind angles, contours, lines, spheres, etc.

on to surfaces. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Produces components by assembling parts and subassemblies

Reads and deciphers schematics, blueprints, and assembly instructions

Uses hand tools or machines to assemble parts

Design, fabricate, join, fit/tack, and repair equipment, fixtures and various types of metal objects and structures using various welding techniques

Operate drill presses, power saws, grinders and a variety of welding equipment and hand tools

Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions

Analyzes plans, drawings, work samples, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirements and sequence of welding assignments/techniques. Grinds, sands and polishes the product in the most time efficient and cost effective manner as evidenced by department standards

Responsible for checking all dimensions per the blueprint as evidenced by additional measuring and reading of the blue print

Completes the finishing of the product to ensure the appearance meets or exceeds the company standards as evidenced by the final inspection before shipping to the customer

Assists in Assembly as requested by supervisor as evidenced by the production schedule and deadlines

Deliver and distribute all finished products to assembly as evidenced by the traveler

Process job orders in a timely and accurate manner as evidenced by the completed traveler with appropriate job number

Logs into the shop management computer system to allow for an accurate accounting of time spent on a particular job as evidenced by labor reports produced by the E2 system

Responsible to clean up area at the end of each shift as evidenced by supervisor's observation

Assists in shop maintenance to include but not limited to sweeping shop floors, cleaning bathrooms and emptying trash containers as evidenced by supervisor's observation

Other duties as required by supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not applicable

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Have knowledge of welding techniques, tools and equipment
Use proper safety and protective equipment utilized during welding assignments
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and various forms of instrumentation
Prior experience with metal fabrication
Mechanical and technical skills
Skills in the fabrication, joining and repair of a variety of metal objects, equipment, fixtures and structures
Strong math skills required to be used in measuring the work process

Education and Experience

Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent
May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty
May require 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area

Abilities Required

Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions

Demonstrated knowledge of material, methods, tools and equipment

Demonstrated ability to work in poor lighting, heating and ventilation

Demonstrated ability to work in extreme hot and cold conditions

Demonstrated ability to work in dirty and noisy areas

Demonstrated ability to operate hand and power tools

Demonstrated ability to interpret blueprints

Demonstrated ability to sketch schematics

Demonstrated ability to work in tight places

Demonstrated ability to lift moderately heavy objects (50-90 pounds)

Demonstrated ability to do excessive walking, standing, bending and stooping

Demonstrated ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality

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