Parts Fabricator

Compass Business Solutions, Inc.; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A&H Equipment Co. in Somerset, PA, is seeking a Parts Fabricator to set up, operate, and maintain fabrication machinery for cutting, bending, and welding metal components per technical specs.

The role is shift work from 6:00am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime and no weekend work. Requires MIG/TIG welding experience, blueprints reading, and safe rigging and crane operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial metal fabrication or manufacturing experience.
• Forklift certification required.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and work in a manufacturing shop environment.
• Proven experience with MIG and TIG welding across steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Hands-on experience operating a Press Brake, Metal Shear, Iron Worker, and Burn Table.
• Certified or highly experienced in operating Overhead Cranes and proper rigging technique.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MIG and TIG welding on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and fabrication sketches to plan layout and welding sequences.
• Inspect welds for structural integrity, bead quality, and dimensional adherence.
• Set up and safely operate a CNC Burn Table (Plasma/Oxy-Fuel) to cut metal plate.
• Program, set up, and operate a Press Brake to bend and form metal parts to precise angles.
• Utilize a Metal Shear and Iron Worker for cutting, punching, shearing, and notching metal stock.
• Set up and operate industrial Band Saws to cut raw materials to exact lengths.
• Safely operate an Overhead Crane to move and position weldments and materials.
• Rig loads properly using chains, straps, and hooks per safety protocols.
• Operate a Forklift to load/unload materials and feed production lines.

Job description

Who We Are

Since 1963, A&H Equipment Co. has been the leading provider of municipal, truck and environmental solutions in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and now in Ohio.

Role Overview

A&H is seeking a Parts Fabricator for our Somerset, PA location. The Parts Fabricator will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a variety of fabrication machinery to layout, cut, bend, and weld metal components according to technical specifications.

This role is shift work 6:00am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday. No weekend work and some overtime with approval.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MIG and TIG welding on various materials including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and fabrication sketches to plan layout and welding sequences.
• Inspect welds for structural integrity, bead quality, and adherence to dimensional specifications.
• Set up and safely operate a CNC Burn Table (Plasma/Oxy-Fuel) to cut raw metal plate.
• Program, set up, and operate a Press Brake to bend, shape, and form metal parts to precise angles.
• Utilize a Metal Shear and Iron Worker for cutting, punching, shearing, and notching metal stock.
• Set up and operate industrial Band Saws to cut raw materials to exact lengths (preferred).
• Safely operate an Overhead Crane to move, position, and flip large, heavy weldments and raw materials throughout the shop.
• Rig loads properly using chains, straps, and hooks in accordance with strict safety protocols.
• Operate a Forklift safely to load/unload materials, feed production lines, and organize warehouse inventory (preferred).

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 2+ years of industrial metal fabrication or manufacturing experience.
• Current or prior Forklift certification.
• Valid driver’s license required; Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and work comfortable in a manufacturing shop environment.
• Proven experience with MIG and TIG welding across steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Hands-on experience operating a Press Brake, Metal Shear, Iron Worker, and Burn Table.
• Certified or highly experienced in operating Overhead Cranes and proper rigging technique.

The hourly rate range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00, depending on fitness and relevant experience.