Metal Fabrication Assistant (Swing Shift)

King Retail Solutions Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 37,440 - 45,760; Full time

Job summary

King Retail Solutions Inc. is seeking a Metal Fabricator Assistant to support the Welder Fabricator in a busy metal fabrication shop. Responsibilities include operating power tools, bending and cutting metal parts, and reading shop drawings to interpret dimensions and tolerances.

The role emphasizes safety, independent work, and learning basic welding operations while contributing to production goals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret shop drawings and maintain tolerances.
• Proficient use of measurement tools such as calipers and tapes.
• Ability to learn welding basics and assist in fabrication safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate power hand tools and metal cutting equipment.
• Assist Welder Fabricator and learn in shop environment.
• Read drawings for dimensions, angles and finish requirements.
• Maintain safe work area and follow procedures.

Skills

Shop drawings

Measurement tools

Detail oriented

Safety focused

Independent worker

Welding support

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Iron worker

Saws

Grinder

Oxy-fuel torch

Caliper

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

The Metal Fabricator Assistant will work closely with the Welder Fabricator to complete tasks in the metal fab shop. He/she will assist in welding operations as well as operate a variety of hand tools and saws. Learn basic operations and operate metal forming, bending and cutting equipment. Swing Shift work hours are 3:00PM - 11:30 PM.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate various power hand tools.
• Use machinery to bend, form, and cut metal parts.
• Read and interpret shop drawings (details) and be proficient at understanding key dimensions, angles, tolerances, and finish requirements.
• Work closely with the Welder Fabricator to achieve production goals.
• Perform work safely without accident or injury while maintaining a safe work area clear of hazards.
• Performs other related duties or special projects as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and other Abilities:

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, and follow directions, understand and interpret drawings, details, and written instructions.
• Ability to safely operate metal cutting equipment (iron worker, saws, grinder, sander, oxy-fuel torch, etc.).
• Ability to learn how to safely create weldments that are structurally and ascetically sound.
• Proficient at using measurement tools (tape measure, caliper, square, etc.).
• Detail oriented

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence including redlines and other technical communication. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization in order to effectively convey concerns or suggestions.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.