Welder Fabricator

Automatic-Handling-International,-Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and 8 holidays

Safety glasses and boot reimbursement

Job summary

Automatic Handling International, Inc. is seeking a skilled fabricator to build large structures for custom machines. You will prepare steel, read blueprints, and weld with precision.

Responsibilities include GMAW welding, operating saws, grinders, cranes, and cutting tools, and collaborating with engineers to resolve design issues. Must have 2+ years of experience and be proficient with Windows PC.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of fabrication or welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must be able to weld in the 1G position using manual welding.
• Proficient with fractions and decimals.
• Proficient with Windows PC.

Responsibilities

• Perform GMAW (Mig).
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Operate jig saw, belt sander, band saw, and various other power tools.
• Operate 4.5- and 7-inch angle grinders.
• Operate Matobo cut-off wheel.
• Operate 5- and 10-ton overhead cranes and other industrial equipment.
• Perform oxy-fuel cutting and plasma torching.
• Identify potential problems with designs and work with engineers to find a solution.
• Clean work area at end of shift.

Skills

GMAW welding

Blueprint reading

Power tool operation

Angle grinder operation

Crane operation

Oxy-fuel/plasma cutting

Problem solving with engineers

Shop housekeeping

Tools

Welding hood

Combination square

Framing square

Tape measure

Basic hand tools

Job description

Description

Automatic Handling International, Inc. has been supplying the Global Fortune 500 Consumer Products Manufacturing Industry as a worldwide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of custom and patented handling and packaging systems since 1972.

Summary

In this position, you will be challenged to fabricate large structures for custom machines. To do that you will need to prepare steel for welding, follow the blueprint to prepare the layout, drill and tap holes, and create a masterpiece using precision welds.

Job Functions

• Perform GMAW (Mig)
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Operate jig saw, belt sander, band saw, and various other power tools.
• Operate a 4.5- and 7-inch angle grinder.
• Operate Matobo cut-off wheel.
• Operate 5- and 10-ton overhead cranes and other industrial equipment.
• Perform oxy-fuel cutting and plasma torching.
• Identify potential problems with designs and work with engineers to find a solution
• Clean work area at end of shift

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 2 years working experience
• Proficient of fractions and decimals
• Able to use Windows PC
• Own welpers, combination square, framing square, tape measure, welding hood, and basic hand tools
• Must be able to weld in the 1G position using a manual welding process.
• Pay commensurate with experience

Work Environment

• Clean shop with large workspaces
• Full canteen and lockers
• Team approach to problem-solving

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and 8 paid holidays
• Prescription safety glasses and safety boot reimbursement program
• Personal tool purchase program through payroll deduction