Senior Fabricator

Silver Hawk Fabrication; Muscatine, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Hawk Fabrication in Muscatine, IA, is seeking a Senior Fabricator to assemble and fabricate parts using a variety of tools and equipment according to specifications and the production schedule. This role requires hands-on welding and the ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities include reading complex blueprints, operating calipers, gauges, tape measures and grinders; maintaining weld machines; creating weldment set-ups; performing quality checks; reworking welded parts as needed; and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years welding and fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints.
• Experience with brake press, roll, and shearing equipment.
• Ability to read weld symbols and BOMs.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret and follow blueprints, diagrams, weld symbols, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately fabricate products.
• Operate calipers, weld gauges, tape measures, grinders and other welding hand tools.
• Maintain weld machines using preventative maintenance methods.
• Create specific weldment set-ups and fixturing to meet geometric requirements.
• Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards.
• Rework and/or repair welded parts and products according to engineering specification changes.
• Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.
• Prioritize workflow through effective communication with management staff.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Measuring tools

Weld equipment maintenance

Weldment setup

Quality checks

Rework welding

Safety compliance

Communication

Work area cleanliness

Tools

Brake press

Roll

Shearing machinery

Job description

Senior Fabricators will be primarily responsible for assembling and/or fabricating parts, pieces or products using a variety of tools and equipment according to required specifications and to the production schedule.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to work with hands and weld skillfully, and accurately read blueprints.

• Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, specifications, weld symbols, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately fabricate products.
• Operate calipers, weld gauges, tape measures, grinders and other welding hand tools.
• Maintain weld machines using preventative maintenance methods.
• Create specific weldment set-ups and fixturing to meet geometric requirements.
• Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards.
• Rework and/or repair welded parts and products according to engineering specification changes.
• Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.
• Prioritize workflow through effective communication with management staff.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

• Minimum 4 years or more of welding and fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of and experience in operating brake press, roll, and shearing machinery commonly used in steel fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blue prints.
• Ability to fabricate, troubleshoot welding and layout.
• Strong problem-solving skills required.
• Must be able to receive, understand and execute written and verbal directions,as well as the ability to communicate and interact with others effectively.
• Excellent work ethic and strong attention to detail required.