Welder Fabricator

Abroadjobsineurope; Portugal; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Abroadjobsineurope is seeking a Welder Fabricator to join a factory team in Portugal. The role involves reading blueprints, laying out and welding metal to exact specifications, and inspecting welds for durability.

You will work with various welding processes (TIG, MIG, ARC) and operate heavy equipment such as forklifts and cranes. A strong emphasis on safety and precision is essential for success in this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and interpret welding plans.
• Knowledge of welding processes such as TIG, MIG and ARC.
• Ability to use heavy machinery such as forklifts and cranes.
• Knowledge of industry safety practices.
• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read welding symbols and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering plans to develop welding projects.
• Fabricate metal objects by laying out, cutting, fitting, measuring and welding metals.
• Inspect welds and equipment for durability and meeting standards.

Skills

Tools & Equipment

Math skills

Blueprint reading

Safety knowledge

Welding processes

Heavy machinery use

Tools

Forklifts

Cranes

Welding equipment

Job description

Welder Fabricators may work on projects as big as bridges or as small as bicycles, but their job is essentially the same; designing, cutting and shaping metal. A Welder Fabricator may be involved in the creation of new structures or objects or may be hired to repair existing ones. Welder Fabricators are generally part of a team of other skilled workers, however, their duties are often performed with minimal supervision so Welder Fabricators must be comfortable working independently in a factory setting. Welder Fabricators rely on the construction and manufacturing industries for employment.

Duties

• Welder Fabricators must be able to read and interpret blueprints and engineering plans. The Welder Fabricator will use the blueprints along with other data, such as work plans, to develop and design their welding projects

Fabricate Metal Objects

• Fabrication involves laying out, cutting, fitting, measuring and welding metals to create the desired shape or object. This is highly detailed work and requires the Welder Fabricator to be knowledgeable of many techniques and tools.

Inspect Work and Equipment

• A Welder Fabricator must constantly inspect and test welds and equipment. Welds are checked for durability as well as meeting specified standards and equipment must be examined to determine if repairs or new equipment is needed.

Qualification:

• Ability to use variety of tools and equipment
• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read blueprints and recognize welding symbols and specifications
• Knowledge of industry safety practices
• Knowledge of specific welding processes, such as TIG, MIG and ARC
• Ability to use heavy machinery, such as forklifts and cranes