Welder/Fabricator

ZipRecruiter; Williamstown (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Williamstown is seeking a skilled Metal Fabricator to assemble, install, and weld metal components. The role requires extensive experience in welding and the ability to read blueprints, ensuring precision in metal fabrication. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and the capability to lead projects while adhering to safety standards. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience required.
• Previous experience leading employees.
• Welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Welds metal parts together using various welding processes.
• Repairs broken or cracked parts and assembles pipe systems.
• Operates fabricating machines and reads blueprints.

Skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Math

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding tools

Job description

Job Description

Description:

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Fabricates, assembles, installs, and welds metal components according to layout plans and blueprints. Assembles and installs pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Welds metal parts together, using gas welding, brazing, or arc welding processes.
2. Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, and increases the size of metal parts.
3. Positions and clamps components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding.
4. Locates and marks bending and cutting lines onto workpieces.
5. Operates fabricating machines such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, and drill presses.
6. Hammers, chips, and grinds workpieces to cut, bend, and straighten metal.
7. Preheats workpieces using hand torch or furnace.
8. Designs and constructs templates and fixtures.
9. Verifies conformance of workpieces to specifications using measuring tools.
10. Fabricates and assembles sheet metal products.
11. Sets up and operates machine tools associated with fabricating shops.
12. Reads blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
13. Assembles and installs equipment such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails using hand and power tools.
14. Aligns machine components and equipment using hoists, jacks, and measuring tools.
15. Assembles machine components and fastens them to foundations or structures.
16. May operate engine lathe for grinding, filing, and turning machine parts.
17. Cuts, threads, bends, assembles, installs, and connects pipes, tubes, and fittings.
18. Secures pipes to structures with brackets, clamps, and hangers.

OTHER DUTIES

• Performs other duties as required.
• May be assigned as project lead.
• Responsible for cleaning work area.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience required.
• Previous experience leading employees.
• Welding experience.
• Ability to read blueprints.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Problem-solving skills

• Identify problems, investigate root causes, and recommend solutions.

Verbal communication skills

• Communicate effectively with co-workers, customers, and vendors.

Written communication skills

• Not applicable.

Math skills

• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios.

Computer skills

• Not applicable.

Tools and equipment

• Hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, welding tools, motorized equipment.

Mental demands

• Respond to unpredictability, high pressure, organize and prioritize, follow instructions, relate to others.

Physical demands

• Constantly incurred: ability to stand, climb stairs, walk, use legs/arms to climb, sit, stoop, lift up to 65 lbs, repetitive finger movements, operate vehicle, hear conversation.
• Frequently incurred: carry up to 75 lbs, pull/push up to 75 lbs, balance, kneel, reach, rapid coordination.
• Occasionally incurred: use of vision, work in various environmental conditions.

Working conditions

• Constantly: shift work, work in heat, noise, dust, with machinery, ladders, gases, overtime.
• Frequently: outdoor work, vibration, temperature extremes, chemicals, confined spaces.

Personal protective equipment

• Constantly: safety footwear, glasses.
• Frequently: gloves, hearing protection.
• Occasionally: body protection, respirator.