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The Fabricator Helper assists the shop fabricator with building, assembling, and preparing custom metal components, brackets, stands, and trailer components used for automation boxes and automation packages. This position supports fabrication projects for both customer orders and in-house equipment while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the fabricator with measuring, cutting, grinding, drilling, and preparing metal materials.
- Help fabricate custom brackets, mounting stands, frames, and trailer components for automation equipment.
- Assist with assembling and modifying metal structures according to drawings, measurements, and instructions.
- Prepare materials and parts for welding and fabrication.
- Operate basic shop tools and equipment safely, including grinders, drills, saws, and other fabrication tools, as trained and authorized.
- Help install and mount automation boxes, panels, and related equipment onto stands, frames, and trailers.
- Assist with loading, unloading, organizing, and moving materials throughout the shop.
- Maintain an organized work area and clean tools and equipment after use.
- Monitor material supplies and notify the fabricator or shop lead when additional materials are needed.
- Assist with shop maintenance, inventory organization, and other daily tasks as assigned.
- Follow all company safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently to help meet project deadlines.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma and/or equivalent; or a combination of education and experience
- Must provide own tools
- Prior experience in welding and/or fabricating: Pump Packages, FMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) / FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding)
- Must be able to read and fabricate to dimensional prints
- Must be able to qualify to AWSD1.1
- Pipe Welding (ASME Section IX) is a plus
- Ability to manipulate tools and assembly components involving fine and gross motor skills sufficient to demonstrate welding job tasks
- Good interpersonal skills, proficient in oral and written communications.
- High attention to detail
- Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem and to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea
- High attention to detail and self-motivation skills
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary
- 401(k)/ Retirement savings
- Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage)
- Career growth opportunities
- Manufacturing work environment
- Paid vacation/holidays
