Job Information
Structural Metal Fabricators Inc. Welder/Fabricator in PALMERTON, Pennsylvania
Job description
- Working knowledge of welding and fabrication theory, set-up and safe operation of all SMF welding and fabrication equipment including the following: Shears, press brakes, rolls, saws, ironworkers, drills, cutting torches, and welders. Welds will be sound and aesthetically pleasing with a minimum of grinding.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY
· Competent use of all shop equipment (iron worker, drills, saws, acetylene torch plasma arc, AC & DC welders, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, hand and layout tools, operate forklifts, overhead cranes).
· Understand heat and the effects on weldments.
· Check part drawings and parts to be welded.
· Follow procedure and set up to drawings or instructions.
· Positions piece manually, with use of hoist, overhead crane or forklift.
· Prepare surfaces using hand or air chisel, hammer, wire brush or grinder.
· Sets up proper voltage, current, polarity, and gas pressure for procedure.
· Makes required adjustments and changes to assure manufacturing specifications.
· Unloads work manually, with use of hoist, overhead crane and forklift.
· Capable of reading and comprehending blueprints, drawings and weld symbols. Welding all types of fabrications.
· Other duties as assigned by competent authority.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
· Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
· Motivated, punctual and have good work ethic, such as reliability and dependability.
· Physical strength, agility, and balance to climb into, on top of, and under the project as necessary. Climbing a ladder may be required at times.
· Observes all safety regulations.
· Ability work independently and as a team member.
· Must be able to understand, read and speak the English language.
· Employees are to supply required tools and ANSI approved toe protection footwear.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Commensurate with experience
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Experience level:
5 years
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Day shift
Weekly day range:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Fabrication: 5 years (Required)
Welding: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person