Fabricator - Structural Steel and Sheet Metal

Multi-Craft Contractors, Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage

401k Retirement with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Education Assistance

Job summary

Multi-Craft Contractors, Inc. is seeking a skilled Welder in Fort Smith, Arkansas. You will position, align, and weld components per blueprints, set up fabrication equipment, and weld in multiple positions using MIG, TIG, and Stick processes.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a valid driver’s license is needed. The company offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401k, PTO, holidays, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong math skills with fractions/decimals.
• Ability to read tape measures/angle finders; calipers as needed.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG and SMAW welding.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• OSHA awareness and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Position, align, and weld components per blueprints and specs.
• Set up and operate fabrication machines and tools.
• Weld in flat, vertical, and overhead positions as needed.
• Weld with aluminum, stainless, and carbon steel.
• Maintain safety practices and craftsmanship.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Tape measure reading

Blueprint reading

MIG welding (GMAW)

TIG welding (GTAW)

SMAW welding

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Angle finders

Job description

Essential Duties

• Prior to welding layout, position, align, and secure parts as individual structural components and complete assemblies; if working with sheet metal will be required to use straight edges, calipers, combinations squares, framing squares, and rulers.
• Align and fit parts according to specifications, using various clamps, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers, etc.
• Position, align, fit, and weld to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints, and layout specifications, using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
• Set up and operate fabrication machines, such as saws, rolls, shears, flame cutters, iron workers, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drills; form and assemble metal components.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions when necessary.
• Weld separately, or in combination, using, aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, and other occasionally alloys.

Education & Training

• High school diploma or equivalent, required

Skills & Experience

• Strong mathematical skills and demonstrate a competency in the use of fractions and decimals
• Proficient at reading a tape measure and angle finders with occasional need for calipers
• Proficiency in MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and Stick (SMAW)
• Working knowledge of:
  • Heat related stresses and warping properties, pertaining to the assembly and weld out of various shapes and metal types, as required to achieve acceptable craftsmanship of fabricated items
  • Bend angles and degrees; with proper allowances for metal thicknesses
  • Calculating metal stretch-outs and circumferences
  • Deburring, grinding, finishing and polishing, of raw edges, welds and joints of fabricated items
  • Cuts, copes, miters, takeoffs and allowances
  • Stair runs and risers in relation to design and structural platforms
  • OSHA regulations, codes, and ergonomics as it pertains to stairs and platform applications
• A current valid driver’s license is required

This job description outlines the primary duties of the position, but is not intended to cover every task or responsibility. Job duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice, at the discretion of management. This position is considered safety-sensitive.

About Multi-Craft Contractors

Since 1972, Multi-Craft Contractors (MCC) has provided industrial and commercial services and solutions to the construction and manufacturing industries. With a wide range of positions from project managers to skilled craftsmen, MCC has the resources and experience to execute turnkey projects, from concept to completion.

We believe our employees are our greatest asset which is why we are committed to investing in our team. MCC offers a wide range of benefits including the following:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision paid at 100% for employee coverage
• Basic & Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death, & Disability
• 401k Retirement with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Education Assistance
  • Scholarship fund for employees and their family
  • Paid apprenticeship programs
  • Certification reimbursement