Welder 1st Shift

FORMA-FAB METALS, INC; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

FORMA-FAB METALS, INC. is seeking a skilled Welder to join our fabrication team on a Monday-Thursday shift with overtime as needed. You will weld and fabricate parts to spec using MIG and TIG, analyze drawings, set up equipment, and document outcomes in our ERP system.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of welding experience, with the ability to read blueprints and operate welding tools safely. Overtime and good attendance are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
• Must be able to operate welding equipment and tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate parts per specifications using MIG and TIG processes.
• Analyze blueprints and work orders to plan layouts and welding operations.
• Set up, troubleshoot, and adjust welding equipment.
• Position, align, and secure parts using measuring tools.
• Identify non-conforming material and report to supervisor.
• Enter data into ERP system per company procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Reading drawings

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Welding equipment

Job description

Shift: Monday-Thursday 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, overtime as needed

Position Summary:

To weld and fabricate parts in accordance with specifications and per company workmanship standards by performing the following functions.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Perform efficient welding of various metal objects, including heavy and light gauge carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless, using both MIG and TIG equipment
• Analyze blueprints/drawings, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations
• Set up, troubleshoot, and adjust equipment
• Layout, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
• Report all non-conforming material to the Welding Team Leader and/or Shop Foreman immediately
• Input and maintain data in ERP computer system/Global

Requirements:

• Maintain excellent attendance and possess the flexibility to work overtime
• HS education with a minimum of 2 years welding experience
• Possess a solid understanding of welding equipment and tooling
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, welding process specifications, and welding symbols
• Must be able to operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments
• Must have the ability to weld in all positions with good penetration and quality
• Must be able to read a tape measure, pressure gauge, level, square, and use a variety of power tools
• Work independently and follow direction
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills

A welding test will be administered as part of the application process

Environmental Conditions:

• Humidity level may be elevated during the summer months
• Exposure to certain containments, at times
• Exposure to loud noise, at times