Tacker - 2nd Shift

NABRICO Marine Products; Gravelotte (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NABRICO Marine Products in Ashland City, Tennessee is seeking a dependable Tacker for 2nd shift to support fabrication and assembly of steel components. You will position, fit, and tack weld parts in preparation for final welding, working with Fitters and Welders to ensure accurate, high-quality assemblies while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role requires reading blueprints, measuring accurately, and operating grinders and other tools in a fast-paced, heavy manufacturing

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in welding, fabrication, or heavy manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read a tape measure and blueprints.
• Must pass respirator fit test and maintain facial hair required for seal.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Position, align, and secure steel components for assembly.
• Perform tack welds to hold components prior to final welding.
• Verify measurements and ensure assemblies meet specs.
• Operate grinders and fabrication tools to prepare materials.
• Assist Fitters and Welders throughout fabrication process.
• Identify and report material or quality concerns.
• Safely operate cranes and material handling equipment as trained.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety standards.

Skills

Read blueprints

Tape measure reading

Detail oriented

Safety aware

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SMAW welding

Grinders

Job description

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Tacker - 2nd Shift

Ashland City, TN, Ashland City, TN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1123

NABRICO Marine Products is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Tacker to join our manufacturing team in Ashland City, Tennessee. In this role, you will assist in the fabrication and assembly of steel components by positioning, fitting, and tack welding materials in preparation for final welding. Working closely with Fitters and Welders, you will play an important role in ensuring assemblies are built accurately and efficiently while maintaining NABRICO's commitment to quality and safety.

What You'll Do

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Position, align, and secure steel components for assembly.
• Perform tack welds to hold components in place prior to final welding.
• Verify measurements and ensure assemblies meet dimensional specifications.
• Operate grinders and other hand and power tools to prepare materials.
• Assist Fitters and Welders throughout the fabrication process.
• Identify and report material or quality concerns.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and other material handling equipment, as trained.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies and quality standards.

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in welding, fabrication, or heavy manufacturing preferred.
• This position requires the use of a tight-fitting respirator. Employees must be able to successfully complete the required respirator fit testing and maintain a facial-hair condition that permits an adequate seal when the respirator is required.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Basic blueprint reading skills preferred.
• Ability to perform tack welds of 4-5" with SMAW, (being experienced with 2F, 3F and 4F is helpful) using the required welding processes is required.
• Experience using grinders and common fabrication tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting.
• Exposure to heat, dust, noise, and welding fumes.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed boots.

Schedule

• Full-time
• First or Second Shift (based on business needs)
• Overtime and weekend work may be required.