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Welder / Fabricator – Job Description

Overview

A Welder/Fabricator is responsible for fitting, welding, and assembling metal components according to blueprints and specifications. This role involves working with a variety of metals, operating fabrication equipment, and ensuring high‑quality workmanship in a production or job‑shop environment. Candidates must be able to pass a drug test.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders
• Fit, tack, and weld metal components to create complete weldments
• Perform MIG and TIG welding on various metals, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and specialty alloys
• Set up, adjust, and troubleshoot welding equipment
• Handle materials ranging from light‑gauge sheet to heavy plate
• Ensure weld quality meets required standards
• Safely operate cranes, hoists, and material‑handling equipment (if trained)

Typical Products

• Metal vessels, racks, baskets, and structural or light‑plate weldments
• Custom-fabricated components for industrial applications

Materials Commonly Used

• Low‑carbon and alloy steels
• Stainless steels (e.g., T304, T309, T316, T330)
• Nickel‑based alloys such as Inconel
• Aluminum

Required Skills

• Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Strong layout and fitting skills
• Ability to set up welding equipment and perform basic troubleshooting

Preferred/Helpful Skills

• Experience with semiautomatic welding equipment
• Plasma cutting
• Operation of jib cranes, overhead cranes, and forklifts
• General fabrication skills (shears, press brakes, rolls, ironworkers)

Advancement Opportunities

Growth is based on the ability to take on more complex welding and fitting tasks, as well as demonstrated leadership potential.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is based on skill level and experience. Employers may offer benefits such as health insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans, and profit‑sharing depending on company policy.

Work Environment

The role is typically performed in a fabrication shop or industrial facility focused on high‑quality metalworking. Employees are expected to maintain a commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.