Fabricator - Custom Automation & Weld Specialist

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from day one

Paid parental leave

Career growth opportunities

Engineering-driven environment

Job summary

JR Automation Technologies, LLC in Holland, Michigan is seeking a Fabricator to prepare, weld, and fabricate ferrous and non-ferrous metals on an onsite basis. You will read blueprints, operate MIG/TIG welders, plasma cutters, grinders, and other fabrication tools to deliver high-quality custom automation equipment.

The role requires basic industrial experience, blueprints literacy, and the ability to pass safety certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of prior industrial experience is preferred; two years of vocational training is also preferred.
• Ability to pass AWS D1.1 qualifications.
• Ability to pass annual Chromium (VI) medical certification and training.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and identify different types of steel.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, including the ability to identify and communicate discrepancies.
• Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, weld, and fabricate ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Use fabrication tools and equipment, including MIG and TIG welders, torches, plasma cutters, grinders, clamps, and other tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints to complete work accurately.
• Identify different types of steel and communicate discrepancies or concerns.
• Organize and maintain the work area in accordance with 5S standards.
• Support Skilled Trades, Applications, Controls, and Mechanical Engineering teams in the design, build, programming, and deployment of custom automated equipment and solutions.
• Provide support to other business units and work areas as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AWS D1.1 qualification

Chromium VI safety certification

Hi-Lo forklift license

Aerial platform license

Overhead crane license

Lockout/Tagout training

Personal hand tools

Job description

JR Automation Technologies, LLC in Holland, Michigan is seeking a Fabricator to prepare, weld, and fabricate ferrous and non-ferrous metals on an onsite basis. You will read blueprints, operate MIG/TIG welders, plasma cutters, grinders, and other fabrication tools to deliver high-quality custom automation equipment.

The role requires basic industrial experience, blueprints literacy, and the ability to pass safety certifications.