Fabricator

Harvard Integrations; Tea (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Integrations in the United States is seeking a skilled welder/fabricator to assemble and fabricate metal cabinets, enclosures, bases, and other components according to customer specifications and engineering drawings.

You will MIG weld, use various cutting and grinding tools, review designs, operate lifting equipment, and maintain a clean, safe work area. High school diploma or GED preferred; experience with structural steel and read blueprints is desired.

Qualifications

• Experience with MIG welding.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings/blueprints.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Familiarity with power tools and hand tools.
• Experience with structural steel welding and grinding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and weld base or enclosure per specifications.
• Set up equipment and weld parts using MIG and related processes.
• Install components on enclosures and bases using cutting, welding and grinding tools.
• Inspect welds for size, quality and precision.
• Operate lifting equipment to position components as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Welding

Forklift operation

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Tool handling

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MIG welding

Grinders

Cutting tools

Job description

Assemble and fabricate metal cabinets, enclosures, bases, and/or other components.

Job Responsibilities/Key Accountabilities

• Follow customer specifications and engineering drawings, gather required materials, lay-out, assemble and weld base or enclosure.
• Set up equipment and weld parts together using MIG, gas welding and any combination of arc welding processes.
• Install specialized parts and components on enclosures, which may include insulation, Z-bar, doors, hinges, brackets using cutting, welding and grinding tools.
• Install specialized parts and components on bases, which may include structural steel, flat and formed sheet metal / plate, lift and lugs.
• Examine weld for appropriate size, quality and precision.
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and rewelding as needed.
• Operate crane or other lifting equipment to move and position base or other enclosure components to complete work on all areas of the enclosure.
• Work with engineering staff to clarify information and obtain design changes as needed.
• May repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and reassembling as needed.
• May operate a forklift to move materials and supplies.
• Follow all established quality guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Follow established safety guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Requirements

• Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools, tape measure, grinders, and saws safely.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• MIG welding.
• Requires good judgment, and ability to work with others and perform other tasks as assigned.
• Previous work with structural steel, welding and grinding processes.
• Ability to review designs and drawings (blueprints).
• Strong attention to detail in measurements and design specifics.
• Experience operating a forklift preferred.

Educational Requirements/Degree(s)

High School Diploma or GED preferred. Equivalent experience may be acceptable.