Fabricator

The Vincit Group; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vincit Group is seeking a skilled Fabricator in Chattanooga, TN to operate equipment and assemble machinery per design specifications.

The role requires reading blueprints, performing precise welds (MIG, TIG, SMAW, FCAW) and maintaining tight tolerances using calipers and micrometers while ensuring safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, or equivalent.
• Preferred: Graduate of an accredited welding program or 2+ years industrial/construction welding experience and able to pass weld tests in SMAW, GTAW, FCAW.
• Experience: 5 years with machines/tools, including designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Specialized Skills: Read blueprints, use tape measure/caliper/micrometer, basic hand tools; ready for weekend/overtime; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Welds with MIG, TIG, SMAW and plastic welding as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and machining instructions to complete orders.
• Operate shop instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges to verify part dimensions.
• Read and interpret blueprints and provide accurate workmanship; complete special projects as assigned.

Skills

Mig welding

Tig welding

SMAW welding

Blueprint reading

Calipers

Micrometer

Tape measure

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding program graduate or 2+ years welding experience

Welding tests/certifications SMAW GTAW FCAW

Tools

Calipers

Micrometer

Gage pins

Height gauges

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

JOB SUMMARY

The Fabricator operates various pieces of equipment to fabricate and assemble machinery and equipment per design specifications according to job order, verbal instructions, and blueprints.

EDUCATION

Required: High school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred: Graduate of an accredited welding program or a minimum of 2 years industrial / construction or other commercial welding experience and be proficient to successfully pass required weld testing and certification in the following:

• SMAW (Stick)
• GTAW (Tig)
• FCAW (Flux Core)

EXPERIENCE

Required: 5 years working with machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Preferred: 5-7 years working with machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

POSITION REQUIREMENT(S)

Specialized Skills/License/Certification Required: Ability to operate tape measure and caliper, micrometer, basic hand tools, square, protractor, read and interpret basic blueprints, effective written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work weekends and overtime. Keen sense of attention to detail.

CORE COMPETENCIES (Essential Job Functions)

• Advanced welding skills as required: highly proficient in MIG, TIG, SMAW, and plastic welding.
• Also, able to effectively weld in complex positions, such as vertical, horizontal, or overhead.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, machining instructions, and written and verbal instructions to execute work orders.
• Advanced knowledge in using shop instruments such as calipers, gage pins, height gauges and micrometers to ensure that the part’s dimensions are correct.
• Advanced knowledge of shop equipment such as: press brake, metal shear, drill press, grinders, cutting torch, and hand held tools.
• Advanced knowledge of safe work practices and OSHA Regulations.
• Completes special projects upon requests, and other duties may be assigned.

VIN123

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Who are we looking for? The Vincit Group is seeking experts in their individual fields. The Vincit Group is a single source provider with a network of eight member companies that delivers maximum efficiency through the vertical integration of chemical services, contract sanitation management, as well as automation and engineering solutions throughout North and South America. Each member company focuses on its core competency to provide maximum value to our clients—Zee Company, Zeco, and Pro Logistics for chemistry; QSI, TCS, and Numark for contract sanitation; ITG for engineering. This vertically-integrated model allows us to more effectively reduce a client’s total cost of operations. Whether they require equipment, customized chemical support, specialized logistics and delivery, or outsourced services, our goal is to improve our clients’ business and raise the bar. To help achieve this goal, the Vincit Group Support Services team provides IT, finance, marketing, and human resources solutions to the member companies. We currently employ nearly 9,000 associates among all member companies in the organization.