Fab Steel Yard

Metromont Corporation; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Metromont Corporation is seeking a skilled fabrication helper to support the production of metal assemblies, steel plates, and rebar. The role involves operating equipment, loading, cutting, bending, welding, and assisting welders to ensure daily output meets specifications.

You will work with overhead cranes, band saws, and various welding machinery while maintaining safety standards and quality control documentation. Prior MIG welding experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Previous MIG welding experience and/or experience in a steel shop preferred.
• Prior welding certification (AWS approved establishment or can be certified).

Responsibilities

• Operate company vehicle to pick up and deliver materials from vendors, sites, and under management direction.
• Operate various fabrication equipment (ironworker, bandsaws, welders, cranes, shears, benders, rebar equipment) as required.
• Stock rebar, steel, and stud racks with overhead crane or forklift.
• Measure, cut, and prepare steel per specifications; read rebar tickets and bed calculations.
• Weld and secure materials for robotic jigs, inspect welds, and coordinate deliveries with forklift drivers.
• Maintain safe storage and handling of welding gases; follow daily pre-operation checklists and quality control sheets.
• Notify Steel Fab Manager or Maintenance about issues; ensure housekeeping and safety rules are followed.

Skills

Read blueprints

Tape measure to 1/16

Self-motivated

Basic math

Troubleshoot

Adapt to changes

Safe working behaviors

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift experience

MIG welding experience

Welding certification (AWS)

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift

Welding machines (MIG)

Robotic arc welder (WIN only)

Job description

Position Purpose

This position provides resources for the fabrication and production of metal assemblies, steel plates, and rebar for use in Metromont’s production process.

Responsibilities

• Operate company vehicle(s) in order to pick up and deliver materials from various vendors, to project sites, and under the direction of plant management
• May operate Ironworker, Automatic and Manual Bandsaw, Robotic Arc Welder (WIN only), Stud Welding Machine and Gun, Overhead Crane, Shear Line Machine, Automatic and Manual Bender, Rebar Threader, paint finish on completed assemblies or drive embeds to galvanizers.
• Stock rebar, steel, and stud racks by using overhead crane or forklift as necessary.
• Shear flat bar, angles, structural tubes, rounds and channels per specifications for production.
• Locate correct sized studs, measure and mark steel for stud shooting with gun, mark steel with plate and job number.
• Cut and weld rebar per specifications on daily cut list using automatic bender and shear. (as applicable)
• Secure materials for robotic jigs, begin welding program, inspect welds, remove and mark plates.
• Place rebar in designated racks for delivery manually per “take off list” and coordinate product delivery with forklift drivers.
• Apply correct welding practices and identify basic welding symbols. (as applicable)
• Ensure safe storage and proper handling of welding gasses.
• Perform daily pre-operation checklists as required, record steel and stud heat certification numbers on drawings, and complete daily Stud Welding Quality Control Inspection sheets.
• Inform Steel Fab Manager and/or Maintenance of issues needing attention.
• Use radio to check in with all departments and address needs as requested.
• Read rebar tickets and calculate product needs per bed using basic math skills.
• Assist welder as needed.
• Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Housekeeping as necessary to maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.

Characteristics

• Able to read blueprints, plans, and pick lists
• Able to read a tape measure to 1/16
• Must be self-motivated
• Intermediate reading, writing, and math skills. Basic computer skills a plus.
• Able to work with fractions
• Able to troubleshoot to solve problems
• Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes
• Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors
• Must be able to complete DOT physical

Education and Technology

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Forklift experience preferred
• Previous MIG welding experience and/or experience in a steel shop preferred
• Prior welding certification (AWS approved establishment or can be certified)