Fabrication Technician – Steel, Weld & Assembly

Ag Growth International Inc.; Nebraska; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ag Growth International Inc. is seeking a fabrication-skilled worker to support steel fabrication activities. You will read blueprints, cut and assemble metal parts, and operate cranes, forklifts, and hoisting equipment to move heavy materials.

Candidates should have 6+ months of fabrication experience and basic computer skills. The role is based on-site in the manufacturing facility.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of fabrication experience.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Read specifications and blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials.
• Fabricate metal parts according to blueprints or supervisor instructions.
• Shear, bend, and weld steel pieces using appropriate equipment.
• Assemble hoisting equipment and rigging to move heavy equipment and materials.
• Operate cranes, side lifts, forklifts, and electric lifts.
• Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting.
• Set up small parts shearing process and perform maintenance on department equipment.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Basic computer skills

Tools

Welding equipment

Forklifts

Job description

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities..

Responsibilities

• Ensure material surfaces are clean and free from foreign materials, debris, oil, slag, etc. and that the area complies with all OSHA standards.
• Read specifications and blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Fabricate metal parts according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Shear, bend, and weld steel pieces, using metal shears, press machines, and welding equipment.
• Assemble hoisting equipment and rigging to move heavy equipment and materials.
• Pull and push structural-steel members into positions for fabrication.
• Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting as needed.
• Shear flange pieces in straight cuts. • Operate cranes, side lifts, forklifts, and electric lifts.
• Perform daily and periodical maintenance on equipment used in department.
• Change punch and dies as necessary. • Set up small parts shearing process.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience of fabrication experience
• Basic computer skills

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

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