Precision Welder/Fabricator - MIG/TIG Expert

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Iowa; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Afinitas in New Hampton, IA is seeking a skilled Fabricator to interpret drawings and route sheets, set up MIG/TIG welding, and fabricate, cut, and assemble parts in a manufacturing environment. You will work in a team, maintain quality and safety standards, document inspections, and support continuous improvement efforts.

Experience with machined parts and precision measuring tools is preferred. This full-time position offers steady hours in a plant setting with opportunities to grow technical

Qualifications

• Interpret moderately complex blueprints, route sheets, specifications.
• Read and interpret machined part prints and tolerances.
• Work with welding equipment: MIG, TIG, and flux-core.
• Fabricate, assemble, and finish metal parts to spec.
• Maintain safe work practices and PPE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Interpret moderately complex drawings, route sheets, specifications, and instructions to determine methods and techniques to be applied.
• Set up and operate metal arc, shielded arc, or oxyacetylene equipment for welding, brazing, and flame cutting operations; set current, amperage, gas pressures and controls; select rod, wire, tips, electrodes for specific job at hand; fit, position, and secure with holding devices
• Perform moderately complex saw operations and painting as required
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers
• Measure, examine, and test completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers
• Detect defective material, unusual conditions or operating difficulties and report to supervisor describing in accurate detail to ensure proper corrective actions
• Complete necessary documentation to ensure quality and production requirements
• Actively participate in team meetings to communicate and help resolve any cost, quality, or production issues; understand and apply engineering change request process
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint interpretation

Machined part fabrication

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Afinitas in New Hampton, IA is seeking a skilled Fabricator to interpret drawings and route sheets, set up MIG/TIG welding, and fabricate, cut, and assemble parts in a manufacturing environment. You will work in a team, maintain quality and safety standards, document inspections, and support continuous improvement efforts.

Experience with machined parts and precision measuring tools is preferred. This full-time position offers steady hours in a plant setting with opportunities to grow technical