Fabricator- Evening Shift

Harvard Integrations; Tea (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Integrations in Tea, SD seeks a skilled metal fabricator to assemble and weld cabinets, enclosures, bases, and components, following customer specs and drawings. You will operate MIG and other welding processes, use grinders, saws, and lifting equipment, and review blueprints to ensure precision.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and strong attention to detail, with experience in welding, fabrication, and safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and drawings.
• Experience welding with MIG and other processes as needed.
• Proficient with basic hand and power tools and measurement.
• Strong attention to detail and safety compliance.
• Experience with structural steel fabrication is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow customer specs and drawings; assemble and weld bases/enclosures.
• Set up equipment and weld parts using MIG and other arc processes.
• Install components on enclosures and bases with appropriate tools.
• Inspect welds for size, quality, and precision.
• Operate crane or forklift to move components as required.
• Adhere to quality guidelines and maintain a clean work area.
• Collaborate with engineering staff on design changes.
• Perform duties as assigned and prioritize safety.

Skills

MIG welding

Reading blueprints

Basic math

Use of hand & power tools

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment operation

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Job description

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.

Salary Description

$21-28/hour