Metal Fabricator: Weld, Jigs & Trailer Builder (Flex Hours)

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Skeeter, a division building trailers, is seeking a Metal Fabricator to join our production team. You will fabricate steel and aluminum trailers, read blueprints, operate metalworking equipment, and weld with MIG and stick processes.

The role involves lifting heavy parts and working in hot conditions on site in Kilgore, Texas. You'll build jigs, fixtures, and trailers per drawings, maintain a clean work area, and support R&D with welding tasks when needed.

Qualifications

• Operate metalworking equipment including MIG/STICK welders, torches, plasma cutters.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints/drawings.
• Lift and handle heavy components up to 75 lbs.
• Work in heat, maintain clean workspace and safety.
• Flexible hours as needed to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Construct and fabricate steel trailers per drawings.
• Weld components with MIG and stick welding processes.
• Build jigs and fixtures for production.
• Assist R&D with welding and fabrication tasks.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Follow instructions and complete tasks timely.

Skills

MIG Welder

Stick Welder

Cutting Torch

Plasma Cutter

Blueprint Reading

Tape Measure Reading

Heavy Lifting

Heat Tolerance

Tools

Milling Machines

Lathes

Electric Hoists

Metal Cutting Saws

Job description

Skeeter, a division building trailers, is seeking a Metal Fabricator to join our production team. You will fabricate steel and aluminum trailers, read blueprints, operate metalworking equipment, and weld with MIG and stick processes.

The role involves lifting heavy parts and working in hot conditions on site in Kilgore, Texas. You'll build jigs, fixtures, and trailers per drawings, maintain a clean work area, and support R&D with welding tasks when needed.