Fabricator

Harvard Integrations; Tea (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Integrations in Tea, SD is seeking an experienced metal fabricator to assemble and weld cabinets, enclosures, and bases, following customer specifications and drawings. You will operate MIG welding and use common hand and power tools on varied components.

You will set up equipment, weld parts, install components on enclosures/bases, inspect weld quality, and work with cranes or forklifts as needed. The role emphasizes safety and detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience acceptable.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and blueprints.
• Proficient in MIG welding.
• Skilled with basic hand and power tools, tape measure, grinders and saws.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Willing to operate a forklift and lift up to 50–100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Follow customer specifications and drawings; gather materials and weld base or enclosure.
• Set up equipment and weld parts together using MIG, gas, and arc welding processes.
• Install specialized parts on enclosures and bases using cutting, welding and grinding tools.
• Inspect welds for size, quality and precision.
• May repair products by dismantling, straightening and rewelding as needed.
• Operate crane or forklift to move components and work areas.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and maintain a clean, orderly work area.
• Collaborate with engineering staff for design changes when needed.

Skills

MIG welding

Basic math

Reading instructions

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Tape measure

Grinders

Saws

Forklift (preferred)

Job description

Description

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

Available Shifts:

Day Shift- 6:00-4:30pm

Evening Shift- 4:30pm-3:00am

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.

Extended periods of

• standing
• walking
• climbing
• reaching
• pushing
• pulling

Ability to lift __50___lbs on a regular basis

Ability to lift _100______lbs. occasionally

Work in extreme heat and cold temperatures

Reaching and working overhead

Work at heights greater than ten feet (Example: working on a ladder or on a roof).

Working in tight spaces