Senior Fabricator & Team Lead

01701 Frontier-Kemper Const Inc; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier-Kemper Const Inc. seeks a Lead Fabricator to repair and construct fabricated products for Mining and Civil divisions, plus OEM equipment for Lake Shore division. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and a proactive attitude.

The candidate will read drawings, perform layouts, and safely operate forklifts and cranes. Five years of related welding experience and AWS D1.1 certification are preferred. Must supply own tools and be able to work in all weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AWS D1.1 Certified for structural welding.
• Experience with SMAW (stick), MIG (wire), and TIG welding methods.
• Ability to read blue prints and perform layout work.
• Tools: Must supply own tools.
• Experience: 5 years related experience preferred.
• Structural steel experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with shop practices including machine work, mechanical repair and steel fabrication.
• Skills: Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings and perform work layout.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with multiple team members in different departments.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Time is of the essence; regular attendance essential.

Responsibilities

• Must comply with all company policies and be able to work in a safe manner.
• Efficiently and accurately complete work assigned by management.
• Provide high quality and accurate fabricated items based on supplied drawings.
• Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes to perform work.
• Evaluate equipment to assess damage and wear.
• Periodic facility maintenance and repairs to shop areas.
• Collaborate with all FKCI departments to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Perform physical tasks including walking on uneven surfaces, standing, climbing stairs or ladders, reaching, bending, and kneeling.
• Lift 10–20 lbs frequently, 25–50 lbs often, 50–100 lbs occasionally.
• Work outside in all weather conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Multi-tasking

Mechanical repair

Layout interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AWS D1.1 Certified

SMAW (stick) welding

MIG (wire) welding

TIG welding

Own tools

Job description

Frontier-Kemper Const Inc. seeks a Lead Fabricator to repair and construct fabricated products for Mining and Civil divisions, plus OEM equipment for Lake Shore division. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and a proactive attitude.

The candidate will read drawings, perform layouts, and safely operate forklifts and cranes. Five years of related welding experience and AWS D1.1 certification are preferred. Must supply own tools and be able to work in all weather.