Fabricator / Welder - Technician II

Hendrickson; McEwen (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, travel, and disability insurance

401K plans

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Adoption assistance

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hendrickson is seeking a skilled welder/fabricator to unload, cut, layout, and fabricate raw materials into weldments and frames for automated systems. You will weld using MIG, TIG, and Stick to meet specifications and inspect parts for dimensional accuracy, while maintaining a safe, organized work area.

Strong English communication and teamwork are required. The role requires reading drawings/ GD&T, operating a band saw, performing preventive maintenance, and documenting daily activities to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in metal fabrication and welding operations.
• Ability to read/write in English.
• Must pass 2G MIG T-joint fillet weld certification test.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting tape measures, blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and inspection tools to verify product quality.
• Capable of meeting established production standards while following work instructions and quality requirements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in manufacturing or production environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload, cut, layout, and fabricate raw materials into weldments & frames to assist assembly of automated systems.
• Weld using MIG, TIG, and Stick to meet production standards and specifications.
• Operate a band saw to cut raw materials for welding and machining.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Document daily work activities and labor hours.
• Conduct quality inspections using measuring instruments to verify dimensional accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area per safety standards.
• Follow safe work practices when operating machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Support department objectives by performing additional duties as directed by the Supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading blueprints

GD&T knowledge

Precision measurement

Welding operations

Band saw operation

Safety procedures

Rigging knowledge

Lifting up to 50 lbs

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measures

Measuring instruments

Job description

Position Purpose

To unload, cut, layout, and fabricate raw materials into weldments & frames for the purpose of assisting in the assembly of automated systems as specified in the print package.

Job Requirements

• Follow all safety procedures, wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively contribute to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Successfully pass a 2G MIG T-joint fillet weld certification test.
• Perform Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) operations to produce quality products that meet production standards and specifications.
• Operate a band saw to accurately cut raw materials for welding and machining operations.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Accurately document daily work activities and labor hours in the designated timekeeping system.
• Conduct required quality inspections using basic measuring instruments to verify parts meet engineering drawings and specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area in accordance with company safety standards.
• Apply safe work practices when operating machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Support department objectives by performing additional duties and assignments as directed by the Supervisor.

Required Experience

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in metal fabrication and welding operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member in a production environment.
• Ability to follow established operating procedures, identify issues, evaluate root causes, and recommend effective solutions.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting tape measures, blueprints, engineering drawings, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) specifications.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and inspection tools to verify product quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Capable of meeting established production standards while following work instructions and quality requirements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated success working in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Flexibility to support other departments, including Assembly, and travel as needed for equipment or machine installation projects.
• Basic knowledge of rigging principles, lifting devices, and safe material handling practices.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate hand tools and power tools, including grinders, saws, and drill motors.

Physical Demands

• Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials, components, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds independently and heavier loads with assistance or mechanical lifting devices.
• Ability to perform welding and fabrication tasks in a variety of positions, including standing, kneeling, squatting, climbing, and working overhead.
• Ability to safely work in confined spaces and elevated work areas when required.
• Sufficient manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills to operate welding equipment, hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments accurately.
• Ability to read detailed blueprints, drawings, and measuring devices with close visual attention.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including welding helmets, gloves, safety glasses, respirators, hearing protection, and protective clothing for extended periods.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, sparks, fumes, dust, noise, and varying environmental conditions commonly found in manufacturing and fabrication environments.
• Ability to maintain concentration and perform precise, quality-driven work throughout the shift while meeting production requirements.
• Ability to safely climb ladders, access platforms, and maneuver around large fabricated assemblies and equipment.
• Ability to work extended hours, overtime, and weekends as needed to support production schedules and customer requirements.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is performed in a manufacturing and fabrication shop environment with frequent exposure to welding operations, machinery, and material handling activities.
• Regular exposure to welding fumes, smoke, airborne particles, metal dust, sparks, and grinding debris.
• Frequent exposure to elevated noise levels from welding equipment, grinders, saws, cranes, forklifts, and other production machinery. Hearing protection is required.
• Exposure to hot work environments generated by welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication processes.
• Work may involve contact with oils, lubricants, coolants, paints, solvents, and cleaning agents commonly used in manufacturing operations.
• Duties require working around moving mechanical equipment, overhead cranes, forklifts, and other powered industrial vehicles.
• Exposure to varying temperatures and humidity levels depending on facility conditions, seasonal weather, and proximity to shop doors or loading areas.
• Frequent use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, welding helmets, gloves, steel-toed footwear, hearing protection, flame-resistant clothing, and respiratory protection when required.
• Work may involve handling sharp metal components, plate steel, structural materials, and fabricated assemblies.
• Employees must maintain awareness of surrounding work activities and adhere to established safety procedures in a fast-paced production environment.
• Occasional work outside of the fabrication facility may be required for equipment installation, field service, customer support, or project-related activities.
• The environment requires the ability to safely perform duties while managing multiple priorities and meeting production schedule.

Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management’s sole discretion.

• We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation.
• We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education.
• We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.