Welder/Fabricator

Nashville, TN

6 days, 5 hours ago

Overview

reads blueprints to fabricate and repair metal parts, performs MIG/TIG welding on various materials and thicknesses, uses handheld and inspection tools, maintains welding equipment, performs quality checks, and follows safety procedures. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 1-2 years of metal fabrication experience, and strong attention to detail.

Monday-Thursday 5am-4:30pm
Monday-Thursday 5pm-4:30am

Skills and Experience

Accurately read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, and specifications to guide fabrication and assembly.
Create welding set-ups and fixturing to meet geometric requirements, and fabricate metal details, pieces, and products.
Operate various hand tools, including grinders, weld stud guns, calipers, weld gauges, and other inspection tools.
Perform preventative maintenance on weld machines and evaluate their performance to improve efficiency.
Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet standards, identify defects, and document them as needed.
Rework or repair existing welded parts and products according to specifications.
Adhere to all quality standards and safety procedures, and maintain a clean and safe work area.

Qualifications

Education: A High School Diploma or GED is required.
Experience: A minimum of 1 years of experience as a metal fabricator is needed.
Skills: Requires good reading skills, the ability to follow directions, a high attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately and thoroughly.
Physical Ability: Must be able to perform repetitive tasks, have manual dexterity, and be able to regularly lift 30-50 pounds. Ability to operate a forklift and overhead crane is also required.