Fabricator-WEP NL

Wabash; New Lisbon (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash in Wisconsin seeks a Journeyman Fabricator to design, fabricate and install custom pieces for vessel construction, using MIG and TIG welding, grinding and finishing per client specs. You will read engineering prints, lay out parts, cut, form, fit, weld and test vessels to ensure safety and quality, while consulting blueprints and mentoring fellow welders.

The role requires working in tight spaces and at heights, wearing PPE, and completing duties safely; a pre-employment drug screen is

Qualifications

• Journeyman level fabrication and welding experience.
• Ability to read engineering prints and weld symbols.
• Capable of building stainless-steel vessels per print.
• High-level fabrication and welding capabilities with required certifications.
• Read tape measure and use layout tools; work alone or in a team.
• Pre-employment drug screen.”

Responsibilities

• Own and improve safety, quality, and delivery performance.
• MIG/TIG weld to required standards; ensure certs are met.
• Read engineering prints and follow specifications.
• Perform basic maintenance on welding equipment.
• Mentor Welders and Grinders when needed.

Skills

Journeyman level

Reading prints

Welding supervision

Safety awareness

Mentoring welders

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Plasma cutting

Grinders

Hoist & Crane

Job description

Job Description

The Fabricator should be able to use custom fabrication and Grinding/Polishing techniques at a "Journeyman" level for creating, designing, and fabricating custom pieces according to the client specifications. They need to understand the client's needs, use specialized equipment to create custom pieces and ensure the final products meet quality standards. They need to perform such tasks as cutting, forming, layout, fit up, welding, and finishing all while consulting design blueprints, to fabricate and install custom parts for Vessel construction. They also need to be able to inspect and test the customized vessels to ensure safety, quality, and functionality of the custom fabricated vessels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Own and help improve our performance in Safety, Quality, and Delivery.
• Carbon Steel /Aluminum / Stainless Steel MIG and/or TIG weld at a level that meets quality standards - Must have the following weld certs T11-01, T11-02, T14-01, MIG 21-04, and M21-05
• Read engineering prints, weld symbols, and follow specifications listed therein.
• Basic operator preventative maintenance for welding related equipment.
• Maneuvering in tight and small spaces & Work at heights of 15-20 ft.
• Capable of general grinding, polishing and finishing jobs.
• Performing additional work assigned by the supervisor or team leader, which may require the employee to assist in different departments.
• Wearing approved personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses with side shields, respirators, hearing protection, etc.
• Completing assigned duties in accordance with safety, policies, and practices, including your individual safety, as well as the safety of co-workers, and the safe use of equipment in the workplace.
• Mentoring Welders and Grinders when needed.

Tools & Equipment

Below is a list of examples of the potential tools and equipment you may find yourself working with, depending upon your department and location. Wabash provides all the necessary training for you to feel comfortable and confident to excel at your new career with us.

• Oxy / Acetylene Torch
• Interpret Engineering Prints
• Follow Standard Work Instructions
• Handheld Tools
• Hoist and Crane usage
• MIG and TIG (GTAW, GMAW -- including Pulse Transfer)
• Plasma Cutter / Gouging
• Grinders / Sanders
• Respirator/ ADF or PAPR Hood
• Safety Equipment required for Tasks (Safety Glasses, Earplugs, face shields, Harnesses)
• Grinding Tools (Disk Grinders, Expandable wheels, Dyna-files, Die Grinders, Cut off wheels, etc.)
• Various Cleaning Chemicals (Windex, Prep-sol, Acetone, etc.)
• Various Hand Polishing Tools (scotch pads, scotch belts, etc.)

Qualifications

Must be able to complete following skills at a "Journeyman" level

• Reading, writing, math & verbal skills.
• Capable of following and understanding engineering prints, specifications & instructions.
• Ability to Build custom Fabrication of Stainless-steel vessels according to print
• High Level Welding Capabilities and Certifications (listed above)
• Understanding of High-Level Fabrication processes and techniques
• Ability to read a tape measure and use various layout tools (Compass, Tremmel Points, Levels, Laser Alignment Jig)
• Ability to work alone or as part of a group
• Fabrication Tasks Performed to a Welder 4 skill level and Grinding/Polishing Tasks Performed to a Grinder 2 skill level

Physical Demands

As an employee in this position, you are regularly required to stand, walk, climb, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handle and operate controls for the length of their entire shift. The employee needs a full range of motion in their arms and hands in this position. All personnel must be able to successfully communicate with fellow employees as well. In this position some employees also work in small spaces throughout their shift and frequently lift and/or carry objects of up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision acuity, the ability to adjust focus and good hand-eye coordination.

Behavioral Attributes

• Identifies the existence and cause of a problem.
• Takes initiative, persists at tasks and pursues completion of objectives.
• Knowledgeable & confident in communicating information.
• Shares information with others to help them perform their jobs safely, and efficiently.
• Manages with unexpected opportunities respectfully and as part of the solution
• Develops plans to achieve objectives & identifies resources needed to accomplish objectives.
• Resolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes work on time.

Leadership Attributes

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness.
• Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions.
• Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle or settle for the status quo.
• Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do.
• Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Journeyman is not accredited level but a description of ability.