What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Fabricator position at Peerless Engineering and Manufacturing?
Position Summary:
Individual performs metal (primarily steel) fabrication and welding to create custom-designed machinery for the quarry construction industry. The welder is responsible for various types of structural welding, including preparation, welding, and finishing operations. This is a busy shop with a growing customer base and specified production deadlines. Successful applicant must be in good physical condition and able to work in a steel fabrication shop environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reading, understanding and following detailed drawings and blueprint specifications
- Collaborating directly with plant manager, shop supervisor, customer, drafter, and peers to produce finished products
- Welding using modern techniques and equipment
- Using wire and filler material applications for various steel fabrication
- Using manual and power tools for finish grinding applications
- Using various machines, welding practices, mathematics and building materials
- Completing work accurately and timely to ensure smooth workflow to meet project deadlines
- Performing job functions and using equipment safely by following safety policies and good housekeeping procedures
- Accepting other duties as leadership assigns
Job Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be age 18 or older
- Legally eligible to work in the Unites States
- High School Diploma/GED
- 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must be able to pass pre-employment drug testing and background checks
- Must be able to pass a weld test equivalent to AWS D1.1
- Broad technical experience in steel fabrication, assembly and welding
Job Skills Competencies:
- Must have working knowledge of welding shop operations
- Able to work with minimum supervision
- Capable of self-checking for completeness and accuracy of work produced
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance
- This position requires sitting, standing, twisting, squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling on a daily basis
- Must be able to work indoors or outdoors under a variety of temperatures and weather conditions
Must wear applicable PPE to perform job tasks