Lead Fabricator

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc.; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc. is seeking a Lead Fabricator to repair and construct fabricated products for Mining, Civil divisions, and OEM equipment. You will read blueprints, layout parts, and fabricate with SMAW, MIG, and TIG welding while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong communication, self-motivation, and the ability to work with diverse teams across departments. Candidates should have high school education and welding certification, with several years

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; AWS D1.1 certification preferred.
• Experience reading blueprints and performing layout work is essential.
• Welding methods include SMAW, MIG and TIG; strong fabrication background required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and communicate effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Repair and construct fabricated products per drawings, ensuring quality and safety.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely as needed.
• Evaluate equipment for damage and wear, perform routine maintenance.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to improve efficiency, quality and safety.
• Work overtime as required and withstand outdoor weather conditions.

Skills

AWS D1.1

SMAW

MIG

TIG

Blueprints

Layout

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AWS D1.1 Certification

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Position: Lead Fabricator

Department: Equipment and Shop Services

Reports to: Fab Shop Supervisor

Job Summary

Works to repair and construct new fabricated products while contributing to the overall atmosphere with a positive, safety conscious, and proactive attitude. Welders will build and fabricate equipment for use in Frontier-Kemper’s Mining, Civil Divisions, while also constructing new OEM equipment provided to outside customers by our Lake Shore division. A well rounded skill set, willingness to learn and work well with others both in and out of their immediate department are essential.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Must comply with all company policies and be able to work in way that does not pose a threat to themselves and others.
• Efficiently and accurately complete work assigned by management.
• Provide high quality and accurate fabricated items based on supplied drawings.
• The safe operation of forklifts and overhead cranes to perform work.
• Evaluating equipment to assess damage and wear.
• Periodic facility maintenance and repairs to work areas in the shop.
• Participate with all departments of FKCI to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Perform the physical requirements of walking on uneven surfaces, standing constantly on a hard surface, climbing stairs or ladders, reaching, bending, and kneeling.
• Constant exertion of 10-20 lbs of force to lift, carry, push or pull objects; frequent exertion of 25-50 lbs of force and occasional exertion of 50-100 lbs of force.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received And Given

Lead Fabricators report directly to the Fab Shop Supervisor.

Decision Making

Responsible for decisions as they relate to completing assigned work in a safe and effective manor.

Qualifications And Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AWS D1.1 Certified for structural welding.
• Experience with SMAW (stick), MIG (wire), and TIG welding methods.
• Ability to read blue prints and perform layout work.

Tools

• Must supply own tools

Experience

• 5 years related experience preferred.
• Structural steel experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with shop practices including machine work, mechanical repair and steel fabrication.

Skills

• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings and perform work layout.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with multiple team members in different departments.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

Due to the contractual nature of our work, time is of the essence. The scheduling, completion, and delivery of the work make regular attendance an essential requirement of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer