Industrial Metal Grating Fabrication Specialist

Overview

A day in this role

You start by reviewing the job traveler and drawings, confirming materials, spacing, and dimensions for the grating you’ll build. You set up your station, select the right wire, rods, and settings, and execute precise welds to meet tight tolerances. Between assemblies, you’ll rig and move panels using overhead and jib cranes, keep production flowing across different lines, and complete accurate paperwork to keep inventory in check.

Throughout the shift, you perform light preventive maintenance, help teammates troubleshoot welds and fits, and maintain a clean, organized area to ensure safety and quality.

• Transform basic drawings into finished grating assemblies, performing straightforward fabrications such as straight and band cuts, applying nosing and toe plates, and installing anchor blocks. Alternatively, you can set up and weld all configurations of heavy-duty, hand-welded grating.
• Consistently meet established quality standards and productivity targets.
• Own the layout, fit-up, and welding of grating product lines per job orders and prints, including verification of material type and spacing.
• Work effectively in a largely self-directed setting with limited supervision.
• Safely operate overhead and jib cranes to lift, move, and position grating panels.
• Use power tools safely and skillfully, including saws (band, cold, table), presses, grinders, cutting torches, routers, and welding equipment.
• Accurately complete job paperwork and time reporting to support inventory management.
• Perform routine equipment care and identify when maintenance or repairs are required.
• Troubleshoot welding and fabrication issues and support other business units as needed.
• Shift between production lines based on demand and priorities.
• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with the team.
• Maintain an orderly personal workstation and shared areas.
• Cross-train and take on additional duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with MIG and Stick welding; capable with oxy/fuel and plasma cutting on carbon steel, stainless steel, and/or aluminum.
• Familiarity with AWS codes such as D1.1, D1.5, and/or D1.2; certification out of position is expected.
• Proficient with a wide range of hand and power tools and safe overhead crane operation.
• Blueprint reading and interpretation skills; able to understand both metric and standard tape measures.
• Solid math: add/subtract two-digit numbers; multiply/divide by 10s and 100s without a calculator; work with whole numbers and fractions in both metric and standard units.
• Team-oriented with strong communication.
• Preferred: 2–4 years of fabrication training/experience; 2–4 years with a steel, stainless, or aluminum manufacturer; and 1–2 years of overhead crane experience.

Expect repetitive motions and extended periods of standing and walking. You will stoop, bend, reach, grasp, push, and pull grating of varying sizes and weights. Regularly lift or move up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 75 lbs using proper techniques, assistance, or lifting devices.

Production-floor setting with required PPE. Routine exposure to noise, dust, heat, and cold. Work near machinery and tools that demand strict adherence to safety rules and standards.

This overview is not an exhaustive list of tasks. Responsibilities and activities may be adjusted at any time, with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT: Our company is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.