Job Title Metal Fabricator III
Department Fabrication Department
Reports to Fabrication Coordinator
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Customary Workdays M-F w/ Occasional Weekend
Customary Work Hours 7:00am – 3:30pm (½ hour lunch) w/overtime as required

POSITION SUMMARY

• Under the direction of the Fabrication Coordinator, the Metal Fabricator III will be responsible for production of quality parts, pieces, and/or completed products for any complex projects
• The Fabricator III will perform work free-hand or utilize fixtures/jigs that have been created

EDUCATION

• Required
• High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• Required
• At least 6 years on the job of metal fabrication/machine building experience
• Preferred
• At least 8 years on the job of metal fabrication/machine building experience

• Develop layout and sequence of operations for fabrication and assembling custom structural metal products, applying print reading, mathematics, and knowledge of metals and welding
• Position, align, fit, and weld together parts, using jigs, welding torch, arc welder, and hand tools
• Verify conformance of work – piece to specifications using square, ruler, and tape measure
• Fully capable of performing MIG welding with TIG welding as a plus
• Set up and correctly use shop machines such as welders, oxy/acetylene torch, plasma cutter, metal shear, press brake, and burn table
• Utilize all powered and unpowered hand tools
• Provide own tools for standard fabricating tasks – specialty tools provided
• Operate fork trucks and overhead cranes
• Keep work area and surrounding adequately clean
• Observe and follow all safety rules as well as general company rules
• Self-starter attitude and ability to be disciplined, organized, and motivated to perform with little to no direct supervision
• Capable of fabricating and assembling a quality product
• Mentor and help guide Metal Fabricator I and II
• Adhere to company’s safety policies to create a safe work environment for employees
• Other duties may be assigned at any time