FabricatorWelder

Contactless Holdings; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Contactless Holdings in Wichita, KS is seeking a highly skilled Fabricator/Engineer to build in-house, weld, and modify components using CAD tools. The role emphasizes quality, thorough documentation, and close collaboration with vendors to ensure production standards are met.

The candidate will design wood versions of existing metal products, lead fabrication projects, audit parts, and communicate findings.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding and metal fabrication.
• Proficient in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of engineering principles related to metal and wood construction.
• Ability to assess and audit parts, identifying quality issues and improvement areas.
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
• Hands-on experience in leading fabrication projects.
• Strong communication skills to interact with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and Assembly: Build, test, and assemble products in-house with welding and CAD modifications.
• Quality Control and Documentation: Evaluate vendor-made parts and prepare detailed reports.
• Design and CAD Modifications: Adjust designs in CAD for wood and metal products.
• Vendor Communication and Auditing: Coordinate with vendors and lead product audits.
• Product Testing: Test kiosks and structures and provide durability feedback.

Skills

Welding

CAD design

Metal fabrication

Leadership in fabrication projects

Documentation

Vendor communication

Education

College or vocational training in metalwork

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Location: Wichita, KS

Contactless Holdings is an Equipment Rental company that services both small and enterprise customers in the public and private sectors.

Contactless Holdings' approach is built around individually profitable subsidiaries that drive exceptional performance through shared capabilities, resources, and innovation. We focus on opportunities that make the physical world more accessible, sustainable, and enjoyable.

At the heart of everything we do is a simple mission: to make your community the happiest place on Earth.

Mobility, Safety & Accessibility to enrich communities to be liveable and enjoyable.

We are seeking a highly skilled Fabricator/Engineer with experience in welding, CAD design, and building. The ideal candidate will have a background in metal fabrication or engineering, with experience in leading projects, auditing parts, and managing vendor relations. This position will focus on building products in-house, documenting findings, and communicating with vendors to ensure high-quality production standards. The candidate will also be tasked with designing and building wood versions of existing metal products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fabrication and Assembly: Build, test, and assemble products in-house, focusing on quality and precision. Use welding skills and CAD design software to modify, adjust, and create product components. Collaborate with the team to design and fabricate custom solutions, including wood versions of existing metal products (e.g., kayak racks).
• Quality Control and Documentation: Evaluate and test products made by vendors, identifying issues, areas of improvement, and necessary modifications. Document findings, both positive and negative, in a clear and organized manner. Prepare reports with detailed insights on product performance, weaknesses, and suggestions for improvement.
• Design and CAD Modifications: Review and adjust product designs in CAD software to ensure they meet structural and aesthetic requirements. Create and modify designs for wood and metal products, including any necessary design planning.
• Vendor Communication and Auditing: Work closely with vendors to communicate product issues and improvement suggestions. Act as the point of contact for product audits, ensuring that parts and assemblies meet required specifications.
• Product Testing: Test and analyze the performance of products, including small kiosks and other structures, to find potential points of failure. Provide feedback on ways to improve product durability, function, and design.

Qualifications:

• Experience in welding and metal fabrication.
• Proficient in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of engineering principles related to metal and wood construction.
• Ability to assess and audit parts, identifying quality issues and improvement areas.
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
• Hands-on experience in leading or overseeing fabrication projects.
• Strong communication skills to interact with vendors and internal teams.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a college or vocational environment, or leadership in a metal/wood shop.
• Experience designing and building both metal and wood products.
• Familiarity with testing protocols and performance evaluation for custom-built products.

Pay: $50k-$60k per year, based on experience and CAD assessment results

Schedule: Full-time, onsite (Wichita, KS)

Employment type: W-2