Precision Welder & Fabricator: Build Big Metal Projects

Energy Steel & Supply Co.; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Steel & Supply Co. is seeking a Welder/Fabricator for a working shop role. The candidate will perform fabrication and welding tasks, reading drawings, and following welding procedures under supervision of the Welding Engineer.

Required skills include GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, oxyfuel/plasma cutting, and ability to operate shop equipment such as Bridgeport, drill press, band saw and grinders. Safety and quality are emphasized in daily duties.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be capable of implementing GTAW, GMAW and FCAW processes; proficient in oxyfuel torch-cutting and plasma arc cutting.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication responsibilities as supervised by the Shop Foreman.
• Welding responsibilities as supervised by the Welding Engineer.
• Efficient completion of assigned fabrication projects with minimal supervision.
• Review of Shop Traveler, drawings and Welding Procedure Specification(s) for understanding of requirements and awareness of hold points.
• Assuring all material to be used in fabrication is correct, identified and properly released for fabrication before proceeding with further processing.
• Self-checking or requesting peer verification to assure all measurements are correct before cutting or further processing.
• Preparation of parts for fit-up may include; cutting various metal types to size/shape with oxy-fuel or plasma torches, band saws, grinders, drill press, Bridgeport, or lathe.
• Properly fit, tack, and weld fabrications as required.
• Perform general tasks as directed, such as bolted assemblies, simple machining, fixture building, or cleaning and other shop duties.
• Adherence to the Energy Steel Welding Procedure Specification and Welding Program Manual requirements.
• Documenting all steps within the Weld Data Record, Shop Traveler or other required process control documents.
• Assuring only authorized filler metals are utilized and traceability is maintained.
• Notification of Management in the event a nonconforming condition is inadvertently created or observed.
• Proficient in the operation of facility equipment, machinery and tools to include saws, fork trucks, cranes, drill presses, etc.
• Processing of material in accordance with the operations procedures, i.e. burning and sawing.
• Proficient in marking material in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates proper use of all safety guidelines.
• Weigh or count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards and job traveler instructions.
• Compliance and working knowledge of applicable quality, engineering and operations procedures.
• Maintaining a mindset of safety and quality above all else.
• Participate in monthly departmental meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Safety practices

Reading drawings

Tools

GTAW

GMAW

FCAW

Oxyfuel cutting

Plasma cutting

Bridgeport

Drill press

Band saw

Grinder

Job description

Energy Steel & Supply Co. is seeking a Welder/Fabricator for a working shop role. The candidate will perform fabrication and welding tasks, reading drawings, and following welding procedures under supervision of the Welding Engineer.

Required skills include GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, oxyfuel/plasma cutting, and ability to operate shop equipment such as Bridgeport, drill press, band saw and grinders. Safety and quality are emphasized in daily duties.