Lead Fabricator: Welding Expert & Blueprint Leader

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

Job summary

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc. in Evansville, IN is seeking a Lead Fabricator to repair and construct fabricated products and OEM equipment for mining and civil divisions. The role requires strong welding skills, blueprint reading, and the ability to work with others in a busy shop environment.

You will operate in a safety-conscious, proactive team, handling duties from fabrication to equipment evaluation, and collaborating across departments with occasional overtime as project needs dictate.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Must comply with all company policies and be able to work in a 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.

Skills

Self-motivated

Read drawings

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AWS D1.1 Certified for structural welding

Blueprint reading

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc. in Evansville, IN is seeking a Lead Fabricator to repair and construct fabricated products and OEM equipment for mining and civil divisions. The role requires strong welding skills, blueprint reading, and the ability to work with others in a busy shop environment.

You will operate in a safety-conscious, proactive team, handling duties from fabrication to equipment evaluation, and collaborating across departments with occasional overtime as project needs dictate.