Downtime-Defeating Maintenance Fabricator & Welder

Industrial-Pallet-Corporation; Clarks Hill (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) 4% match

Health, Dental, Vision, Life

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Referral Bonus

Job summary

IPC, a leader in pallet fabrication, is seeking a Maintenance Fabricator/Welder to quickly respond to equipment needs, fabricate and repair components, and minimize downtime. You'll collaborate with Maintenance and Production to balance urgency with safety and quality.

Ideal candidates read blueprints, weld with MIG/TIG/Arc, and uphold safety procedures. This on-site role requires 24/7 phone accessibility and flexibility for extended hours in a busy plant.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, and measurements to fabricate parts to spec.
• Maintain safety and quality workmanship while performing welding and fabrication tasks.
• Operate welding equipment and related tools with attention to PPE and plant procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Downtime Response: Respond quickly to breakdowns, prioritizing safety, production impact, and urgency.
• Fabrication & Welding: Fabricate, repair, and modify metal parts using MIG, TIG, and Arc welding; verify fit and function.
• Preventive Maintenance & Planning: Support PM schedules by fabricating and repairing parts before they cause breakdowns.
• Blueprints, Measurements & Problem Solving: Interpret drawings and measure parts to spec, applying practical problem-solving.
• Tools, Equipment & Materials: Safely operate welding machines, cutting torches, grinders, presses, lathes; keep area organized.
• Documentation & Communication: Maintain work orders and records; escalate concerns as needed.
• Housekeeping & Teamwork: Keep area clean; coordinate with maintenance, electrical, and production teams; uphold IPC values.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Arc welding

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Effective communicator

Tools

Welding machines

Cutting torches

Grinders

Lathes

Presses

Job description

IPC, a leader in pallet fabrication, is seeking a Maintenance Fabricator/Welder to quickly respond to equipment needs, fabricate and repair components, and minimize downtime. You'll collaborate with Maintenance and Production to balance urgency with safety and quality.

Ideal candidates read blueprints, weld with MIG/TIG/Arc, and uphold safety procedures. This on-site role requires 24/7 phone accessibility and flexibility for extended hours in a busy plant.