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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

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