Welder/Fabricator

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Welder/Fabricator will do a variety of tasks in the Manufacturing Facility. They will work to complete needed tasks daily and as requested and set forth by the Manufacturing Manager. The primary role is fitting/fabricating stainless steel components per drawings and producing hi quality, structurally sounds, watertight and aesthetically pleasing consistent welds using GMAW.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  

The following represents a list of essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as the Manufacturing Facility expands in the near future.

• Read and interpret work orders and blueprints or instructions to assemble or perform welding tasks.
• Set up and maintain welding components/equipment to set specifications
• Prepare metal surfaces by cleaning with proper compounds and wire brushes to remove impurities such as scale, rust, grease, dirt, and moisture as needed
• Perform hi level (95% GMAW, 5% GTAW) welding based project tasks on stainless steel of varying thicknesses.
• De-bur, grind metal as necessary to achieve proper surface texture and quality welds
• Use power saws, grinders, and other pneumatic/electrical tools in cutting, beveling and contouring metal work pieces
• Repair structures as required by dismantling, reshaping, repairing and reassembling metal components using cutting torches/plasma torches and hand cutting tools.
• Monitor work equipment and temperatures to avoid overheating or expansion
• Fit piping and structural members to meet drawing dimensions while maintaining square and plum joints
• Mount or secure work pieces on production equipment using cranes or hoists or banding machines
• Maintain surface quality of raw material by proper and/or special material handling techniques
• Conserve materials and resources to stay in-line with job budgets
• Understand the effects heat has on stainless steel alloys and use preventative/corrective techniques to control distortion
• Carry out thorough inspections of finish welded components to ensure proper surface quality, straightness, and consistency
• Carry out environmental preservation and waste management policies as defined by Company
• Maintain up to date knowledge of techniques or changes in procedures or laws related to your craft
• Mechanical assembly of stainless steel components using hand/pneumatic tooling.
• Work overtime weekdays/weekends when necessary as set forth by the manufacturing manager
  
  

Iii. Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervision responsibilities.

IV. WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a shop setting with exposure to shop noise, dust and particles and field elements to be expected in this role

V. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Physically active role
• Must have manual dexterity – to operate and utilize a variety of power and hand tools welding or shop tasks required – use of hands and feet required – data entry possible
• Lifting of metal is involved that can be heavy
• Regularly required to stand, reach, bend, squat, push, pull and move about the facility
• Walk or stand at least 8+ hours per day
• Hearing and vision are important to the Shop Labor’s safety on the job, as well as to be able to read blueprints and specifications. Consistent attendance due to tight production schedules is required to meet the needs of our customers.
  
  

VI. POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday – Friday, 6am – 2:30pm, 30 minute lunch.

VII. TRAVEL

Travel is not required. A passport is required to take advantage of any potential training

opportunities offered by the parent company in Germany.

Viii. Required Education Experience And Skills

• High school diploma or GED, 2-6 year of commercial welding experience in auto, manufacturing or maintenance environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of metals and fabrication – stainless steel preferred
  
  

Additional Skills And Abilities Required

• Basic PC experience
• Serious work ethic
• Descent math skills
• Must work effectively under Supervision and independently follow work orders
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License & able to pass a physical as required for role
• English required, German a plus
• Must be able to pass a pre-hire background check
• Must maintain & keep required logs for company provided equipment used in job, as per company policy.
• Ability to learn, and follow OSHA Safety requirements and Company safety policies.
  
  

Pre-Hire: Ability to pass a drug test, background check as it relates to the role, and completion of an I-9 form. HUBER is an E-Verify Employer.

Huber Technology, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – www.huber-technology.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,

sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.