Fabricator I: Welder Apprentice in Custom Fire Apparatus

Smeal SFA; Snyder (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Smeal SFA is seeking a Fabricator I to assemble and weld components for fire apparatus and related assemblies. You will follow blueprints and shop orders, perform metal arc welding, and participate in set up and fixturing in a production environment.

Ideal candidates read weld symbols, can read a tape measure, and are willing to cross-train. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and documentation in a demanding manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Welding experience for ladder components, torque box and related parts.
• Able to read blueprints and weld symbols.
• Must be able to read a tape measure and follow weld specs.
• Willingness to learn and train in multiple departments and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute fixturing and setup; weld per company standards.
• Weld components using metal arc welding and related tools.
• Read blueprints and build from shop orders; use hand tools and plasma cutter.
• Maintain safety, PPE and housekeeping per policy; identify quality issues.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Read tape measure

Safety compliance

Tools

Plasma cutter

Torch

Grinder

Shear bar-angle

Iron saw

Job description

Smeal SFA is seeking a Fabricator I to assemble and weld components for fire apparatus and related assemblies. You will follow blueprints and shop orders, perform metal arc welding, and participate in set up and fixturing in a production environment.

Ideal candidates read weld symbols, can read a tape measure, and are willing to cross-train. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and documentation in a demanding manufacturing setting.