Steel Shop Fabricator

PDM; Carlisle (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PDM in Carlisle, IA is seeking a skilled Fabricator/Welder to prep, fit, cut, drill and weld structural steel assemblies to D1.1 and PDM quality tolerances. The role focuses on safety, productivity, and quality in a busy shop environment.

You will read blueprints, set daily plans, maintain tools and equipment, and assemble steel members using hoists, bolts and welding equipment. This outdoor-friendly position requires physical stamina and the ability to work long hours in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Education: 2 year trade school.
• Ability to read blueprints and measurements.
• Experience with cutting torches and stick/wire welding.

Responsibilities

• Review and establish daily plans.
• Monitor inventory and submit orders as needed.
• Inspect and maintain tools, equipment and machinery.
• Read specifications or blueprints to determine materials required.
• Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting as needed.
• Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
• Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.
• Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
• Fabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Measure, cut and bend rebar.
• Examine work pieces and defects and measure work pieces to ensure conformance with specifications.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Education

Two-year trade school

Tools

Cutting torches

Welding equipment

Job description

Description

Job Overview

Prep, fit, cut, drill and weld various structural steel assemblies to D1.1 and PDM quality tolerances.

Adhere To PDM’s Core Values

• Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners, and our communities.
• Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
• Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
• Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
• Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.

Areas Of Accountability

• Learn & understand company safety policies and procedures and promote compliance.
• Focus on increasing productivity and lowering material cost while maintaining expected levels of quality & communication with superiors.
• Assist in the transformation of the shop floor culture to one of Continuous Improvement and Accountability.
• Demonstrate reliability through exceptional attendance.
• Embrace and enhance a positive culture.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Review and establish daily plans.
• Monitor inventory and submit orders as needed.
• Inspect and maintain tools, equipment and machinery.
• Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.
• Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting as needed.
• Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
• Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.
• Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
• Fabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Measure, cut and bend rebar.
• Examine work pieces and defects and measure work pieces to ensure conformance with specifications.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education: 2 year trade school

Knowledge and Skills: Maintain and operate cutting torches, stick and wire welding equipment. Ability to read blueprints.

Experience: 4 years of job experience or

Physical: Applicants must be able to walk and stand on feet for extended period of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs, crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder and be able to work long hours. This position works outdoors year-round and therefore subject to all weather conditions sometimes to include extreme cold and heat.

PDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer