Fab Shop Laborer

PDM; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PDM is seeking individuals to perform fabrication for plate production. Reports to Intercompany Forman and adheres to core values including safety, quality and performance.

Responsibilities include using SOPs for plate fabrication, maintaining quality and productivity, processing paperwork accurately, and following safety protocols while working with machines and hand tools. Must read prints and have MIG welding experience.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret prints and instructions.
• Attention to detail to meet quality and productivity.
• GMAW (MIG) welding experience required.
• Minimum 6+ months in flat and horizontal positions.
• Knowledge of carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SOPs for plate fabrication and stud gunning.
• Ensure product quality and productivity standards are met.
• Process paperwork with accuracy and detail.
• Apply all safety measures in shop and with machines/hand tools.
• Maintain a positive attitude on the shop floor.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GMAW welding

Read/instructions

Quality focus

Material knowledge

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Oxy/Fuel Cutting Torch

Forklift

Overhead Crane

Job description

Description

Reports to: Intercompany Forman

Position Summary: Perform fabrication for plate production.

Adhere to PDM’s Core Values:

• Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities.
• Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
• Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
• Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
• Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.
• Pillars: 1) Safety, 2) Quality, 3) Happiness, 4) Performance

Responsibilities and Areas of Accountability:

• Utilize all standard operating procedures in relation to plate fabrication and stud gunning
• Ensure that product standards, both as to quality and productivity are met
• Processing paper work with accuracy and detail
• Apply all safety measures when working in the shop and with machines/ hand tools
• Maintain a positive attitude

Requirements

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to receive/read instructions and implement specific instructions
• Ability to review prints
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able to take and follow directions
• Knowledge of different material types (e.g. carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum.)
• Blueprint reading/interpretation
• Comprehension of AWS weld callouts
• Interpreting section and projected views of a 2D drawing
• GMAW (MIG) Welding Experience
• Minimum 6+ months on the job experience in flat and horizontal positions
• FCAW (fluxcore) is a plus
• General use of hand and power tools
• Angle grinder, hammers, chisels, pry bars, clamps
• Layout tools
• Tape measure, squares, bevel squares, levels (all within 1/16”)
• Oxy/Fuel Cutting Torch
• Safe operation and ability to cut materials ranging in ¼”-1” in thickness
• Forklift Experience is a plus
• Overhead crane operation is a plus
• General understanding of safe practices, methods and use of PPE
• Applicants must be able to walk and stand on feet for extended period of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs, crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder and be able to work long hours. This position works outdoors year-round and therefore subject to all weather conditions, sometimes to include extreme cold and heat.

Education: High School Diploma

Experience:

• Maintain and operate cutting torches, stick and wire welding equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints
• 3+ years in a relevant area

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

PDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer