Fitter/Fabricator - 2nd shift

BALEMASTER; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) & Company Match

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

BALEMASTER in Crown Point, IN is seeking a skilled fabricator to layout, fit, and tack weld structural metal parts according to blueprints. The role focuses on precision, safety, and teamwork in a heavy industrial environment.

You will read blueprints, perform layout, operate welding equipment (MIG/ARC), cut with plasma, and complete required paperwork within deadlines. Prior experience with hand and power tools and the ability to multitask are essential. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints
• Capable of part layout
• Capable of performing basic math
• Ability to prioritize, organize, solve problems and complete tasks independently

Responsibilities

• Read blueprint drawings and parts list to determine the proper machine fabrication
• Focus on detail while performing job functions
• Safely utilize all tools/equipment while performing job functions
• Recognize and report problems as they arise
• Ensure all procedures are followed and documented

Skills

Tape measure

Welding machine

Cutting torch

Paperwork

Teamwork/independence

Hazard reporting

Multitasking/prioritization

Hand and power tools

Tools

Plasma cutter

Metalworking equipment

Job description

Overview

Ability to lay out, position, align and fit structural metal parts together. Tack weld fabricated parts to prepare for welding.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Read blueprint drawings and parts list to determine the proper machine fabrication
• Focus on detail while performing job functions
• Safely utilize all tools/equipment while performing job functions
• Recognize and report problems as they arise
• Ensure all procedures are followed and documented

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to use a tape measure
• Ability to operate a welding machine
• Ability to use a cutting torch
• Complete job with required paperwork in given time frame
• Capable of working with others as well as independently
• Ability to recognize and report hazards
• Multitask and prioritize job orders
• Experience using hand and power tools

WORKING CONDITIONS

Heavy industrial environment with mechanical, electrical and welding activities requiring personal protective equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, climb, stoop, bend, lay or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of manufacturing and fabrication, you should be able to use a variety of hand and power tools. You should be able to stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with blueprints
• Capable of part layout
• Capable of performing basic math skills
• Ability to prioritize, organize, solve problems and complete tasks independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Fitting/Fabricating experience
• Ability to mig and arc weld in all positions
• Ability to operate a plasma cutter
• Ability to operate various metal working equipment
• Rigging experience

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Company Match
• PTO
• Holidays

PAY RATE & SCHEDULE

• Pay rate is based on experience and skill level
• Full-time
• Monday - Friday

Pre-employment Requirements

• Background check
• Drug Screening
• Physical