Welder Fabricator for Manufacturing

In Place Technology Inc, dba Nursery Haulers, Cart Haulers, Construction Haulers; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated fabricator to join their dynamic team. This role involves reading blueprints, welding metal parts, and operating various fabrication machinery to create high-quality products. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in fabrication and welding, along with strong communication skills. Join a company committed to operational excellence and delivering exceptional value to customers, where your contributions will directly impact the quality of specialized hauling equipment. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of fabrication and welding experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical instructions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Create and weld metal parts and assemblies according to blueprints.
• Operate various fabrication machinery and perform quality checks.
• Maintain organized work areas and assist with materials handling.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Welding techniques (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, Oxy-Acetylene)

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting equipment problems

Using fabrication machinery

Communication skills

Forklift operation

Education

AWS or equivalent certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Cutting saws

Press brakes

Grinders

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

About the Job:

We are looking for a motivated and independent fabricator to join our team. Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, conduct layout work, weld up the part, and work independently with many product designs.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of fabrication and welding experience at a manufacturing company.
• Currently living within 20 miles of Garden Grove, California.
• Conversational English.

Summary of Duties:

• To accomplish their primary goal of creating and welding metal parts and assemblies, Welders/Metal Fabricators perform many tasks.
• Understand engineering blueprints, requirements, and plans to know exactly what is required of any project.
• Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Operate cutting saws, shears, press brakes, and other fabrication machinery to cut various metals, and weld and grind fabricated structures to meet structural requirements.
• Operate welding equipment, sanders, grinders, and other fabrication machinery.
• Perform detailed quality checks to ensure that it meets all standards and requirements, document work and results, and keep records of labor and materials used.
• Keeps work areas organized and clean, conducts safe work practices, communicates with coworkers and supervisors, and maintains an inventory of supplies and materials required for workflow.
• Disassembles and assembles equipment, moves materials into inventory, and helps to pack and ship materials.
• Assists with materials handling, inventory, and transportation. Assists with cutting, preparing, and fabricating materials.

Core Skills:

• Experience in reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, sketches, and other technical instructions.
• Experience with troubleshooting equipment problems and design conflicts.
• Experience in welding techniques including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, Oxy-Acetylene.
• Experience with plasma cutting and Oxy-Acetylene cutting.
• Experience in various methods of cleaning and preparing materials.
• Experience in fixturing materials and fabrication of fixtures.
• Experience using press brakes, nibblers, notchers.
• Experience using saws, shears, grinders, sanders.
• Experience using drill motors, drill presses.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to read and write English technical instructions.
• Ability to work on multiple priorities with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to drive a forklift.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and equipment.
• Ability to work with all levels of employees.
• Strong communication skills.

License:

• AWS or equivalent certification.
• A valid California driver's license is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Strength to perform average lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally over 70 pounds; the agility, equilibrium, and coordination as required when climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing under precarious conditions; arm, hand, and finger dexterity with at least one hand involved in reaching, handling, fingering and feeling; good eyesight and color perception.
• Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of some of the positions in this class. Such determination must be made on an individual basis in light of the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the appointing authority's ability to effect reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.

This specification is descriptive, explanatory, and not restrictive. It is not intended to declare what all of the duties and responsibilities of any position shall be.

e-Verify: In Place Technology, Inc. is a federal contractor and participates in e-Verify to confirm eligibility for new hires.

Mission:

In Place Technology is a leading manufacturer of specialized hauling equipment that delivers exceptional value to our customers.

We are committed to high-quality products, outstanding service, and a positive customer experience.

Our team is focused on operational excellence and dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers and coworkers.