Welder / Fabricator

Edgewater Automation; Buchanan Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Automation seeks a Welder/Fabricator for our job shop and custom fabrication environment. You will read dimensional drawings, prepare material, square up and setup, tack weld, then perform finish TIG welding on stainless steel with a focus on quality and efficiency.

You will collaborate with in-house engineering and customers to ensure accurate fabrications, require good problem-solving skills to catch blueprint issues, and maintain a clean, safe work area while meeting production

Qualifications

• Experience welding stainless steel with TIG (GTAW).
• Read blueprints, tape measures, levels and squares for fit-up.
• Willing to grind and polish frames for cosmetic finish.
• Able to cut materials with horizontal band saws and verify dimensions.
• Good math skills including fractions and decimals for blueprint adherence.
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Must be self-directed with good communication and teamwork.
• Familiarity with ERP software used in a job shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Welds to drawings with emphasis on stainless steel using TIG welding.
• Assemble and fit frames, tack weld, then perform finish welds with clean, strong beads.
• Review drawings and collaborate with engineering to resolve blueprint issues.
• Operate related shop tools and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Follow job instructions and verify fixture setups to ensure quality final products.

Skills

Stainless steel welding

Blueprint reading

TIG welding

Grinding & polishing

Material measurement & layout

Math for fit-up

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School Degree

Tools

JobBoss

Job description

Welder/Fabricator Job Duties

• This position is for a Welder in a job shop and custom fabrication work environment.
• Welders will be given a dimensional drawing to work from with varying information.
• Individuals should gather their materials, cut the material to specifications, square off and set up, tack weld, check for approval from the supervisor and then perform finish welding with clean smooth and strong welds or beads.
• Welders will be performing primarily TIG Welding on stainless steel.
• Able to problem solve and catch blueprint issues before welding something incorrectly
• Collaboration with in-house engineering and off-site customers is required to produce quality products efficiently

Welder/Fabricator Skills And Qualifications

• Must have experience in welding Stainless Steel
• Able to take directions with a good attitude and willingness to do more than just welding.
• Must be able to Read Blueprints, Tape Measure, Levels, and Squares for the fit up/ Tacking of stainless-steel frames
• Must be willing to grind and polish frames with angle grinder for a clean cosmetic look.
• Must be able to use Horizontal band saws to cut their own material when needed.
• Able to do math to use fractions and decimals to insure they are tacking up the frames according to the blueprint dimensions given.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time while fabricating and welding.
• Must keep their work area clean.
• Good working knowledge of basic math, trigonometry & geometry must be used in the shop environment.
• Understanding of GTAW welding fundamentals of different types of materials and fixtures.
• Solid understanding of ERP software used in a job shop environment.
• A fabricator must also be able to follow job instructions, comprehend specifications, and determine the correct fixture setup on their own to achieve a quality final product.
• A fabricator must be able to evaluate product quality and adjust as needed for quality products.

Desired Computer Skills

• Windows based operating systems
• Experience with job shop ERP software such as JobBoss

Other Skills Required

• Must be able to be a part of a self-directed work force requiring minimal supervision
• Good communication skills are a must
• Excellent organizational skills are a must
• Excellent time management skills are a must
• Must be able to be a good team member. Team work is a must.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in an industrial manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education And Experience

• High School Degree
• 5 years of experience as a TIG/MIG Welder with specific experience in welding stainless-steel

AAP/EEO Statement

Edgewater Automation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.