Welder

Gibson Abrasive Equipment; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Abrasive Equipment in Fishers, IN, is seeking a skilled welder/fabricator to interpret engineering drawings and weld blast cabinets and rooms to exact specifications. You will layout, cut, fit, and weld thin gauge materials, and you will set machine parameters to achieve high-quality welds.

This role emphasizes safety and housekeeping, with daily maintenance of welding equipment and strict adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets complex drawings.
• Sets up weld machine parameters (amps, volts, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of MIG and TIG welding, metal fabrication, grinding and finishing metals.

Responsibilities

• Weld a variety of blast cabinets and rooms to engineering specifications.
• Interpretation of mechanical drawings necessary to layout, measure, cut, fit and weld thin gauge materials
• Maintain welding equipment on a daily basis.

Skills

Read drawings

Weld parameter setup

MIG welding

TIG welding

Metal fabrication

Grinding finish

Wire/filler materials

Fixturing/clamping

Measuring tools

Safety first

Education

High School diploma

Tech school desirable

Job description

Responsible for correctly interpreting engineering drawings to determine optimum weld and fabrication steps required to manufacture various types of shot blast equipment

Position Responsibilities

• Weld a variety of blast cabinets and rooms to engineering specifications in an efficient manner while adhering to high quality standards.
• Interpretation of mechanical drawings necessary to layout, measure, cut, fit and weld thin gauge materials
• Maintain welding equipment on a daily basis.

Role Priorities

• Safety and Housekeeping

Role Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience welding /fabricating thin gauge materials
• High School diploma, completion of tech school program desirable

Essential Skills and Experience

• Must be able to read and interpret complex drawings
• Ability to set-up weld machine parameters (amps, volts, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of common welding tools and materials, MIG and TIG welding techniques, metal fabricating, grinding and finishing metals. Knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various steel alloys.
• Working knowledge of fixturing and clamping techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret precision measuring instruments
• High awareness and respect for working in a safe manner, adhering to all appropriate safety protocols

Physical Requirements

• Work environment includes regular exposure to manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment including safety glasses, hearing and foot protection
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time