Welder/Fabricator - Experienced

EBM; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

EBM Manufacturing, Inc. in Norfolk, Nebraska is seeking an Experienced Welder/Fabricator to carry out skilled welding and fabrication tasks, including inspection, planning, cutting and installation of metal items, while ensuring safety and quality.

The role reports to the Shop Manager, offers a 40-hour work week, is non-exempt and hourly, and requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet production goals and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on welding/fabrication experience.
• Strong safety awareness.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. and occasionally 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, position and secure parts using measuring tools.
• Cut workpieces with CNC machines, powered saws, or hand tools.
• Tack weld or weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Inspect grooves and gaps with micrometers/calipers.
• Maintain a clean, safe shop and follow procedures.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Reliability

Attention to detail

Safety

Independence

Deadline-driven

Tools

CNC machine

Power saws

Calipers

Micrometer

Hand tools

Job description

Welder/Fabricator - Experienced

The successful candidate for this position will use a variety of welding and fabrication processes to fabricate, repair, and install metal components. This includes inspecting materials, planning and preparing work, performing precise cutting and welding, and verifying quality and safety throughout each project.

What You Bring

• Solid hands‑on welding/fabrication experience
• Consistent, reliable work history
• Strong attention to detail and safety
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

EBM Manufacturing, Inc.

Job Description

Welder/Fabricator

Reports to: Shop Manager

Hours per week: 40 minimum

Non-Exempt, Hourly

General Summary of the Position

Using a variety of processes, this role is to carry out skilled fabrication and welding work including inspection, planning, preparation and cutting, and checking / testing to fabricate, repair, maintain and install metal items, whilst performing the allocated tasks to meet safety standards, targets, set criteria and deadlines and to maximize productivity and profitability.

Essential Functions

1. Material handling and storage; heavy lifting (50 lbs.), pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, walking, forward/above shoulder reaching and balancing for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor primarily indoors and occasionally under non-environmentally controlled shop conditions.
2. Lays out, positions and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers and ruler.
3. Cuts workpiece using CNC machine, powered saws, hand shears or chipping knife.
4. Recognize, set‑up and operate tools and equipment for tack‑welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc or other welding equipment in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
5. Work with in precise limits and standards of accuracy.
6. Inspects grooves, angles or gap allowances using micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of design techniques, tools and standards involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
2. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to read and interpret metal rule. Recognize the importance of being exact or accurate.
3. Ability to safely operate fabrication and machine shop machinery and equipment.
4. Recognize, set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade.
5. Locate and mark workpiece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage and other component specifications.
6. Ability to safely move parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes.
7. Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars and hammers.
8. Ability to weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron and other alloys.
9. Skilled mechanically and able to inspect and perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies or workpieces. Perform burning work.
10. Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions in English for efficiency in cooperative work assignments, to follow and promote safe work practices, and prepare and submit consistent, accurate reports and time keeping.
11. Ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete daily activities according to work schedules.
12. Maintain a clean shop; pick up/care for/store all tools, equipment and machinery and secure shop each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
13. Load or unload bundles, equipment or materials to/from trucks; move bundles, equipment or materials to storage or work areas using material handling equipment.
14. Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
15. Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience

1. Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.

Work Context

1. Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in shop conditions that include heat and humidity. Occasionally exposed to risk of electric shock.
2. Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. (Occasionally lift 80 lbs., frequently lift 50 lbs.)
3. Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi‑limb coordination.
4. Wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves and hearing protection.
5. Must be able to quickly move arms and legs.

Special Requirements

Must pass PPPO, General Manufacturing Physical and Drug Screen.