Fabricator Welder

Weiss Technik North America, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Weiss Technik North America, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Production Associate to fabricate and assemble the test chamber’s structural frame. You will MIG weld steel components to print specifications and work under supervision to ensure quality and safety.

You will read blueprints, lay out parts, trim and finish welds, and coordinate with the Weld Department to maintain workflow. This is a full-time on-site position requiring attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• MIG/TIG welding fabrication experience on structural steel and sheet metal.
• Reads tape measure easily and performs basic math with decimals and fractions.
• Understanding blueprints/prints and mechanical drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and safety in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates welded sheet metal parts and structural steel frames to print specifications.
• MIG welds the test chamber frame and smooths welds for finish paint.
• Reads, interprets parts lists and prints; lays out holes and dimensions per prints.
• Maintains weld equipment and assists in training others as needed.

Skills

MIG welding fabrication

Tape measure reading

Math conversions

Read/interpret prints

Quality and safety

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Production Standard Full Time Manual Labor Grand Rapids, MI, US

Reports To: Department Lead

Job Purpose

This position fabricates and builds the test chamber’s structural frame through following blueprints/mechanical engineering drawings. This position uses raw steel to MIG weld a structural steel frame per specs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Entry Level I

• Reads tape measure easily
• Fabricates by welding sheet metal and structural steel to correct dimensions under proper supervision
• Uses math functions accurately—multiplication, division, conversion of decimals to fractions
• Fabricates welded sheet metal parts and structural steel frames to the correct dimensions per print from a collection of prints in a job work folder
• Grinds all outside welds smooth in preparation for a finish paint part
• Lays out holes to proper dimensions per prints
• Demonstrates knowledge of MIG welding applications
• Maintains welder

Level II

• Level I functions
• Establishes cut list for raw materials with proper supervision
• Ensures proper identification of all raw materials with job, work order, and E.S. number before going to paint
• Orders raw materials for Weld Department when knowing the proper job is scheduled with proper supervision
• Assists Department Lead in daily operation of department
• Reads, understands and interprets parts lists and mechanical engineering drawings
• Assists in assigning daily work tasks for other employees
• Performs all Weld job functions
• Ensures the identification or raw finished parts before going to paint
• Assists in training other employees
• Orders raw materials for weld department

Level III

• Level I and II functions
• Assists with notifying Purchasing Department when raw materials are needed
• Assists with requests for Engineering changes
• Authorizes emergency parts and print changes to ensure a reasonable workflow
• Performs minor machine maintenance and repairs

Level IV

• Level I, II, III functions
• Screens prints from Engineering Department
• Establishes cut list for the cutting of raw materials
• Performs all tasks in Weld Department
• Coordinates the flow of finished parts and finished assemblies
• Maintains machines

Lead

• Level I, II, III, IV functions
• Distributes and coordinates daily work tasks for Weld Department

Qualifications

• Possession of High School Diploma or GED
• Task oriented
• MIG/TIG welding fabrication experience on structural steel and sheet metal
• Preferred: previous experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Good math skills with ability to convert decimals to fractions