Welder/Metal Fabricator

Default Brand; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

Czarnowski Collective is seeking a welder with experience in metals (aluminium, steel, stainless) to join our team. You will read blueprints and fabricate parts from start to finish for tradeshow displays, maintaining high quality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

The position is 90 days to full-time with hours 7am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, with mandatory overtime during peak season. Ability to read blueprints and operate metalworking tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in a metal shop.
• Must be able to read blueprints and interpret written/oral instructions.
• Ability to create a cut list and track material used.
• Strict adherence to safety guidelines and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Weld aluminium and steel using MIG and TIG welders.
• Perform basic machining and fabrication tasks.
• Read blueprints and determine fabrication sequence.
• Create cut lists and track material usage.
• Operate machinery safely and maintain a clean work area.
• Ensure high-quality output and timely completion within budget.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Machining

Fabrication

Tool safety

Time management

Tools

Bender

Grinders

Saw

Job description

Czarnowski is one of the four studios of the Czarnowski Collective. It combines operations, strategy, design, and fabrication to create exhibits and events that engage communities, generate brand enthusiasm, and educate consumers. It’s been over 75 years since we opened our doors, but we’re still not resting on our reputation or accolades. We’re wondering “what if...” anticipating what’s next and embracing our role within the Czarnowski Collective as forward-thinkers for forward-thinking brands.

Joining the Czarnowski Collective means the opportunity to be more than a number, more than a job title, more than a spectator. We are a collective of dreamers and thinkers, doers, and makers…and we’re searching for more of the same to join the ranks.

The Purpose:

Immediate opening for a welder with experience in different types of metals (including aluminium, steel, and stainless steel) and using multiple types of metal equipment (including bender, grinders, saw, etc.). Candidate must be able to read blueprints and have a minimum of three years of experience working in a metal shop. Candidate will be responsible for creating all forms of metal fabrication from start to finish to facilitate building tradeshow displays for clients. The ability to maintain high quality standards and accuracy in their work is critical for this position.

The Job:

• Ability to weld aluminium and steel using MIG and TIG welders.
• Basic machining and fabrication skills.
• Capable of reading blueprints and/or other written/oral instructions to determine sequence and methods of fabricating and welding.
• Ability to create a cut list and track all material used.
• Operates machinery in a safe manner and reports hazards associated with the equipment to management.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Maintains and produces a high-level quality of output; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Possesses good time management skills to complete the job at hand in a timely manner and within budget.
• Comply with all safety guidelines and procedures, as well as company policies

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environmental characteristics listed here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job:
• Exposure to potential hazards, including toxic gases and fumes, burns, eye injuries, and falling objects.
• Potential contact with rust, grease, and dirt on metal surfaces.
• Potential exposure to sparks and glare.
• Potential need to weld in a variety of awkward positions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Employee is regularly required to hear and talk.
• Employee is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Employee understands that the position is very active, and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
• Employee must frequently lift or move items over 50 pounds.
• Employee must possess specific vision abilities, to include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a 90 day to full-time position with days and hours of work from Monday through Friday, 7am to 3:30pm (subject to change). The position is subject to mandatory overtime during peak season, with the possibility of working upwards of 12 hours per day, including weekends.

The Person:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Minimum of three years of experience working in a metal shop
• Construction background helpful
• Exhibit industry and installation experience helpful
• Must have a basic set of tools and welding gear
• Reliable transportation
• Basic math skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits effective within 30 days (or less) of your start date
• 401K matching with no vesting period (you are fully vested as of day 1)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Collaborative Work Environment

Collective Culture Core Values:

We recognize that the success of our business rests with the skills and efforts of our people, and in return for their contributions, our employees can expect a flexible work environment that delivers on the 10 principles that define our company culture:

• We celebrate creativity, curiosity, innovation and imagination.
• We are humble and respectful.
• We act with honesty and integrity.
• We empower and trust one another.
• We embrace individuality and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We champion initiatives that bolster diversity, equity and inclusion.
• We prioritize safe, ethical and sustainable business practices.
• We foster a culture of meritocracy - rewarding skills and abilities, instead of influence.
• We don’t take ourselves too seriously.

Through several existing and future initiatives, Czarnowski Collective is exploring thoughtful and creative ways to embrace individuality, and more effectively champion diversity, equity and inclusion across our network.

EEO Statement

Czarnowski Collective is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor, nurture, and celebrate it! All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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