Fabricator II--1st Shift--4, 10 Hour Days

Fincantieri Marine Group; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fincantieri ACE Marine, a Fincantieri Marine Group company, is seeking a Fabricator II in Green Bay, WI. The role is in the Manufacturing department on 1st shift, Mon-Thu, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM, focusing on aluminum component assembly and welding to close tolerances.

The candidate will read engineering drawings, select proper welding methods, and ensure quality through self-inspection and proper prep.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with welding aluminum using GMAW/GTAW processes.
• Ability to fit and weld components to close tolerances.
• Knowledge of metallurgy and welding processes recommended.
• Proficiency with rigging and overhead crane operations is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and weld aluminum components per drawings and specs.
• Set up welding equipment and maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
• Inspect welds for defects and correct as needed to meet specs.
• Operate and troubleshoot MIG/GTAW equipment and tools.
• Dismantle scrap and prepare parts for assembly as required.
• Adhere to all safety, environmental, and procedural guidelines.

Skills

Read drawings

GMAW welding

GTAW welding

Aluminum welding

Fit and weld

Rigging & crane

Precision measuring

Surface prep

Self-inspection

Metallurgy basics

Tools

MIG equipment

Bandsaws

Chop saws

Calipers

Plasma-arc tools

Job description

Fincantieri ACE Marine, a Fincantieri Marine Group company, is hiring for a Fabricator II in the Manufacturing department at our Green Bay, WI location. This is a 1st shift role, Monday --Thursday 6AM -- 4:30PM.

Fincantieri Marine Group

Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. with a mission to build, repair, and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service, and defend our nation and the world. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 4 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions.

Position Summary

The position is responsible for assembling (fit) major aluminum components/parts and completely weld out the assembly. Set up welding equipment IAW approved procedures and prepare parts in accordance with cleanliness standards, specifications and standard work instructions. Ability to fit and weld work to close tolerances, and understand distortion control of aluminum weldments.

Essential Functions

• Analyze engineering drawings to plan layout/assembly sequence of small weldments using both metric and imperial systems.
• Determine required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, welding techniques and standard procedures/processes provided by the company.
• Lay out, position, and secure parts according to specifications/drawings using straight edge, combination square, calipers, declivity gauge, port-a-power, steam boat jack, plumb bob, chalk line, and tape measure.
• Cut aluminum plate/shapes using chop saws, bandsaws, sawzalls, circular saws, table saws.
• Weld or tack aluminum parts together using GMAW 2F/3F/4F/2G/3G/4G and GTAW 2F/3F/4F.
• Clean and prep materials using sanders, files, scrapers, and grinders.
• Climb ladders or work on scaffolds to assemble components.
• Self-inspect work for defects and properly fix based on quality specifications/standards.
• Demonstrate ability to use, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain MIG equipment.
• Understand different requirements for all types of fasteners, including torque requirements.
• Proficient in utilizing chemicals in the facility for prepping materials, sealing joints, and joint compounds.
• Dismantle aluminum assemblies or cut scrap metal, using saws, routers, or plasma-arc equipment.
• Position and secure parts using hoist, crane, wire and banding machine, or hand tools.
• Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances using tape measure, micrometer, caliper, feeler gauge, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Remove rough spots from workpiece using portable sander, hand file, or scraper. Ability to use carbide cutter safely and effectively.
• Receive qualification in rigging and overhead crane usage.
• Develop templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures.
• Other duties and overtime as assigned