Fabricator/Welder, MIG & Blueprint Reading
Overview
Lead fabrication for custom industrial enclosures at a manufacturing plant expanding by 25%. Join a tight-knit team where MIG welding and blueprint precision drive structural quality. Your work builds large-scale components for mission-critical equipment. Career growth via succession planning: start during an exciting expansion with rapid advancement potential.
What You'll Do6
- 1Build sheet metal and structural components for custom industrial enclosures using MIG welding.
- 2Read complex blueprints and translate dimensions into precise cuts and fits.
- 3Fit components to tight tolerances, ensuring structural integrity and alignment.
- 4Operate overhead cranes or forklifts to move heavy materials safely.
- 5Collaborate with fabricators and welders to meet production schedules.
- 6Verify finished welds against specifications, correcting any deviations.
Requirements4
- 13-5+ years of fabrication or MIG welding experience.
- 2Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints.
- 3Comfortable operating an overhead crane or forklift.
- 4TIG welding experience is a bonus.
Salary Insight
$46 - $62k per year
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