Welder/Fabricator - Experienced

EBM Manufacturing; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EBM Manufacturing in Norfolk, Nebraska, seeks a Welder/Fabricator to perform skilled fabrication and welding of metal components. The ideal candidate will have solid hands-on welding experience, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Responsibilities include operating various welding equipment, inspecting materials, and ensuring safety standards are met. This hourly position demands physical stamina and safe operation of tools in a shop environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor primarily indoors and occasionally under non-environmentally controlled shop conditions.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and standards for producing precision plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair, and install metal components by welding and using fabrication processes.
• Inspect materials and ensure quality and safety throughout each project.
• Operate tools and equipment for welding components and assemblies.

Skills

Solid hands-on welding/fabrication experience

Strong attention to detail and safety

Ability to work independently

Education

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

Tools

CNC machine

Electric, gas, arc welding equipment

Hand and power tools common to welding trade

Job description

Overview

Use a variety of welding and fabrication processes to fabricate, repair, and install metal components, 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

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, while meeting safety standards, targets, set criteria and deadlines to maximize productivity and profitability.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Lays out, positions and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers and ruler.
• Cuts workpiece using CNC machine, powered saws, hand shears or chipping knife.
• Recognizes, sets up and operates 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.
• Works within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Inspects grooves, angles or gap allowances using micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and standards involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• 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. Recognizes the importance of being exact or accurate.
• Ability to safely operate fabrication and machine shop machinery and equipment.
• Recognizes, sets up and operates hand and power tools common to the welding trade.
• Locates and marks workpiece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage and other component specifications.
• Ability to safely move parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes.
• Aligns and fits parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars and hammers.
• Ability to weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron and other alloys.
• Skilled mechanically and able to inspect and perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies or workpieces. Performs burning work.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete daily activities according to work schedules.
• Maintains a clean shop; picks up/care for/store all tools, equipment and machinery and secures shop each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Loads or unloads bundles, equipment or materials to/from trucks; moves bundles, equipment or materials to storage or work areas using material handling equipment.
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Maintains attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience

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

Work Context

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in shop conditions that include heat and humidity. Occasionally exposed to risk of electric shock.
• 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.)
• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi‑limb coordination.
• Wears common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves and hearing protection.
• Must be able to quickly move arms and legs.

Special Requirements

• Must pass PPPO, General Manufacturing Physical and Drug Screen.