Fabricator 1st Class at Gulf Copper and Manufacturing Corporation

Galveston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Blueprint reading, Metal fabrication, Welding, Trigonometry, Layout design, Measuring tools, Power saws, Shears, Technical drawing, Safety compliance, Mathematical functions, Communication skills, Teamwork, Equipment operation

Industry

Maritime Transportation

Description

Fabricator 1st Class Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned. Plan and develop layouts from blueprints and templates, applying knowledge of trigonometry, design, effects of heat, and properties of metals. Plan locations and sequences of cutting, drilling, bending, rolling, punching, and welding operations, using compasses, protractors, dividers, and rules. Design and construct templates and fixtures, using hand tools. Add dimensional details to blueprints or drawings made by other workers. Direct welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld. Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences. Layout and examine metal stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met. Locate and mark work piece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications. Mark reference points onto floors or face blocks and transpose them to work pieces, using measuring devices, squares, chalk, and soapstone. Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers. Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes. Required Education & Experience: High School Diploma and/or one year certificate from college or technical school preferred. Industrial and/or marine Pipe or Plate/Structural fabricating experience: 1st Class: 3-5 years 2nd Class: 1-3 years NCCER card preferred. Working Conditions: Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, etc. Must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved. Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights while wearing fall prevention equipment. Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials. Aboard ships, both on and offshore as well as confined spaces. Must be able to stand and operate equipment up to four continuous hours. The work requires long periods of sitting in awkward positions, standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members. scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members. Necessary Equipment Operation: Blow torches — Hand torches; Welding torches Gauges or inspection fixtures — Dial indicators; Sine bars; Surface gauges Power saws — Cutoff saws; Power hacksaws; Radial arm saws Punches or nail sets or drifts — Center punches; Drift pins; Punches Shears — Beverly shears; Hand shears; Unishears Special Skills: Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings and technical manuals. Perform basic mathematical functions. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. High performance and a strong team player. Commitment to company values and safety program. * An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com.

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Responsibilities

The fabricator is responsible for planning and developing layouts from blueprints while applying knowledge of trigonometry and metal properties. They must also direct welding operations and ensure all work pieces conform to specifications using various measuring and hand tools.