Frame Fabricator

Prescott Metal; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Prescott Metal is expanding its Frame Department and seeks skilled Frame Fabricators-MIG Welders for day shift, full-time employment at our Biddeford, ME facility. The role involves layout, fit, MIG weld, and finishing tubular-steel parts per customer specs, with strict safety and quality controls.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or trade certification, strong ability to read drawings and job travelers, and be certified on pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and welding equipment.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma/trade school certificate or equivalent.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Interpret Job Travelers (work orders).
• Understand cut lists and (BOM) Bill of Materials.
• Basic understanding of metallurgy for material used.
• Identify material types and gauges.
• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments.
• Read Tape Measure, Dial Caliper, Versa Gauge, and other related measuring devices.
• Convert decimals and fractions, related to what shows on the Job Traveler/blueprints.
• Proficiently interpreting mechanical drawings.
• Able to understand material shrinkage and expansion with the use of heat.
• Certified on the battery-operated pallet jack.
• Certified on the over-head crane.
• Certified with welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Layout, fit, MIG weld, and finish tubular-steel parts with minimal supervision per customer specs within time.
• Ensure safety measures are in place and welding screens are used before work.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on welding equipment.
• Measure work-piece dimensions to ensure quality and repeatability.
• Suggest improvements to perform the job more efficiently.
• Maintain a daily/weekly preventive maintenance log per manufacturer recommendations.
• Alert supervisor of maintenance needs on schedule.
• Monitor tool and machine operation to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Notify supervisor of problems and changes to improve job flow.
• Finish welds as specified by the work order.
• Keep the work area clean and free of trip hazards.
• Consider pallet weight and stacking for safe capacity.
• Perform miscellaneous duties to help Prescott Metal achieve goals.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Safety awareness

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pallet jack certified

Overhead crane certified

Welding equipment certified

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 18 MORIN STREET - BIDDEFORD, ME 04005

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades

Prescott Metal is expanding its Frame Department and looking to add skilled Frame Fabricators-MIG Welders to the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Layout, fit, MIG weld, and finish tubular‑steel parts with minimal or no supervision according to customer specifications in the allocated time.
• Confirm that all safety measures are in place and operational including welding screens before working.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on welding equipment.
• Measure work‑piece dimensions throughout the frame fabrication operation to assure quality and the ability to replicate.
• Recommend improvements to perform the job more efficiently.
• Maintain a log of preventive maintenance on a daily/weekly schedule according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Alert supervisor of any maintenance on daily/weekly schedule according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Observe tool and machine operation to detect work piece defects or welding machine malfunction.
• Notify the supervisor of any problems and suggested changes that will allow jobs to run more efficiently.
• Finishing of welds as specified by work order.
• Keep work area clean, neat, and orderly and free of trip hazards.
• Consider pallet weight and stacking methods to maintain safe capacity.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned to help Prescott Metal achieve its goals.

Process Inspection Requirements

• Verify material type and material thickness.
• Check for any material defects or damage.
• Verify finish.
• Verify orientation on every structural member.
• Verify all outside dimensions after tack‑up.
• Verify all lead‑in dimensions of cutouts and holes after tack‑up.
• Verify quantity.
• Verify all tapped holes are free of debris.
• Verify weld splatter is removed as required.

Qualifications

• High‑school diploma/trade school certificate or equivalent.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Interpret Job Travelers (work orders)
• Understand cut lists and (BOM) Bill of Materials
• Basic understanding of metallurgy for material used.
• Identify material types and gauges.
• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments.
• Read Tape Measure, Dial Caliper, Versa Gauge, and other related measuring devices.
• Convert decimals and fractions, related to what shows on the Job Traveler/blueprints.
• Proficiently interpreting mechanical drawings.
• Able to understand material shrinkage and expansion with the use of heat.
• Certified on the battery‑operated pallet jack.
• Certified on the over‑head crane.
• Certified with welding equipment.

Physical Demands / Work Conditions

The Fabricator stands for 8-10 hours per day, walking, stooping, and reaching, as well as frequently lifting manually and/or moving material up to 50 pounds. Typical manufacturing environment, subject to dust, metal shavings, machinery oil.