Fabricator, I

Link Engineering Company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Link Engineering Company in Plymouth, Michigan, is seeking a Fabricator I to support the fabrication department through welding, fabrication, bending and shearing. The ideal candidate will read blueprints, verify material dimensions, and assemble parts to print tolerances.

You will weld with Heavy MIG, TIG and Stick processes, operate a shear, press brake and pinch roll, and use overhead crane and welding equipment.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Compute tolerances and measure materials precisely.
• Follow basic safety practices and use shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints.
• Check raw material for dimensional accuracy and quantity record.
• Fit and weld fabrications to print tolerance.
• Weld using Heavy MIG, TIG, and Stick processes.
• Operate a Shear machine, a Press Brake and a Pinch Roll.
• Operate overhead crane and welding machines.
• Proficiently finish and grind fabricated assemblies.
• Design and build jigs and fixtures to save time and ensure accurate positioning of components.
• Adhere to safety protocols and company core values.
• Perform all related duties as assigned.
• Travel up to 10% domestically.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring & gauging

Shop mathematics

Computer use

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Heavy MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Shear machine

Press brake

Pinch roll

Overhead crane

Finishing/grinding

Job description

Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for the Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, outside of Detroit, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.

Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands-on experience and out-of-the-box thinking to OEMs and suppliers everywhere.

We are looking for a talented Fabricator, Iwho is responsible supporting the fabrication department through welding, fabrication, bending and shearing.

Main Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints.
• Check raw material for dimensional accuracy and quantity record.
• Fit and weld fabrications to print tolerance.
• Highly proficient in Heavy MiG, Tig, and Stick welding in both flat and out of position techniques.
• Experience operating a Shear Machine, Press Brake and Pinch Roll.
• Experience operating overhead crane, welding machines.
• Proficient in straightening and finish grinding of fabricated assemblies.
• Design and build of Jigs and Fixtures to save time and ensure accurate positioning of components.
• Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
• All other related duties as assigned.
• Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job.
• Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in welding and fabricating.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to read measuring tape and ruler and follow basic blueprints
• Knowledge of shop mathematics
• Ability to use a computer

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk.
• Ability to speak verbally.
• Ability to see with corrective lenses.
• Ability to hear.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically.
• Normal hazards related to working in an office environment.
• Normal hazards related to working in a manufacturing and testing environment.
• Normal hazards related to road and air travel.

LINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.
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