Fabricator Welder

Weiss Technik North America, Inc.Grand Rapids, MI, US

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Job Description

Job Title : Fabricator Welder

Reports To : Department Lead

Job Purpose

This position fabricates and builds the test chamber’s structural frame through following blueprints / mechanical engineering drawings. This position uses raw steel to MIG weld a structural steel frame per specs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Entry Level I

Reads tape measure easily
Fabricates by welding sheet metal and structural steel to correct dimensions under proper supervision
Uses math functions accurately—multiplication, division, conversion of decimals to fractions
Fabricates welded sheet metal parts and structural steel frames to the correct dimensions per print from a collection of prints in a job work folder
Grinds all outside welds smooth in preparation for a finish paint part
Reads blueprints / mechanical engineering drawings
Lays out holes to proper dimensions per prints
Demonstrates knowledge of MIG welding applications
Maintains welder

Level II

Level I functions

Establishes cut list for raw materials with proper supervision

Ensures proper identification of all raw materials with job, work order, and E.S. number before going to paint

Orders raw materials for Weld Department when knowing the proper job is scheduled with proper supervision

Assists Department Lead in daily operation of department

Reads, understands and interprets parts lists and mechanical engineering drawings

Assists in assigning daily work tasks for other employees

Performs all Weld job functions

Ensures the identification or raw finished parts before going to paint

Assists in training other employees

Orders raw materials for weld department

Level III

Level I and II functions

Initiates Engineering Change Notices

Level III (continued)

Assists with notifying Purchasing Department when raw materials are needed

Assists with requests for Engineering changes

Authorizes emergency parts and print changes to ensure a reasonable workflow

Performs minor machine maintenance and repairs

Level IV

Level I, II, III functions

Screens prints from Engineering Department

Establishes cut list for the cutting of raw materials

Performs all tasks in Weld Department

Coordinates the flow of finished parts and finished assemblies

Trains employees

Maintains machines

Lead

Level I, II, III, IV functions

Distributes and coordinates daily work tasks for Weld Department

Qualifications

Possession of High School Diploma or GED

Task oriented

MIG / TIG welding fabrication experience on structural steel and sheet metal

Preferred : previous experience working in a manufacturing environment

Good math skills with ability to convert decimals to fractions

Demonstrated ability to follow procedures

Accuracy in reading a tape measure

Ability to read, understand parts list and fill out quality check sheets

Ability to read and understand blueprints / mechanical engineering drawings

Current, Valid Driver’s License is Required

Working Conditions

Mostly standing work. Continuously lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds. Frequently lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 100 lbs. (Lifting more than 50 lbs overhead must be performed by using mechanical aids; if mechanical aids are not available, the lift will be performed by two employees in a team lift.) Detailed work with hands; fine work and simple grasping. Position may involve bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, and kneeling with occasional crawling and twisting. Periodic travel may be involved. As needed, will work at a desk and a computer screen for extended periods of time. Must be able to manually enter data to the computer system and understand the screen and images that appear.

Direct Reports

Direct Reports : NO

FLSA : Exempt or Non-exempt

Non-exempt

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Welder Fabricator • Grand Rapids, MI, US