Welding Fabricator

Msidefensesolutions; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education

Employer Paid Uniforms

Job summary

Msidefensesolutions in Mooresville, NC, is looking for a full-time Welding Fabricator to work on metal structures. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of welding experience, proficiency in using fabrication tools, and the ability to read blueprints. The role includes responsibilities such as setting up metalwork machinery and ensuring work conditions are safe. Benefits include 401(k) with employer match, health insurance, and paid time off. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years welding experience on various materials.
• Ability to follow established procedures, read instructions, and understand blueprints.
• Capability of achieving weld certification.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret product schematics and engineering blueprints.
• Setup and operate metalwork machinery.
• Maintain safe and clean work conditions.

Skills

Welding experience (Mig, TIG, plasma cutting)

Proficiency with metal fabrication tools

Mechanical hand tools usage

Basic math and computer skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Plasma cutting

CNC plasma cutting

Rollers

Drill presses

Tube benders

Various saws

Job description

Position Overview

Welding Fabricators use a variety of raw materials and tools to prepare, weld, and fabricate metal structures and components. Responsibilities include reading and understanding assembly instructions or engineering blueprints, fabricating metal components or structures, adhering to a production schedule, and ensuring that parts are properly fitted, aligned, and secured.

The Welding Fabricators will report to the Fabrication Supervisor. The position requires a full-time work week spent in the shop in Mooresville, NC. Production hours are Monday through Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm. Flexibility to work additional hours as required to meet project deadlines is expected. Travel is not expected to be a part of the job requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting product schematics, assembly instructions, engineering blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Verifying dimensions and product specifications
• Measuring and marking out cutting and bending lines on material
• Setting up and operating metalwork machinery including rollers, drill presses, tubing bending, brakes, and shears, horizontal bandsaw, vertical bandsaw.
• Ensuring that all parts are properly fitted, aligned, and secured
• Effectively manage and plan work to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Maintain and clean shop equipment and tools to ensure they are always kept in safe and usable condition
• Be willing and able to pivot to provide support to other departments in Production.
• Ensure that work conditions are safe and efficient

Skills and Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated (3+ years) welding experience (Mig, TIG, and plasma cutting) on various materials (Steel, Chrome moly, aluminum alloys etc.) preferred.
• Proficiency with metal fabrication tools including shears, rollers, plasma cutting, tube benders, and drill presses, various saws, CNC press brake, CNC plasma cutting.
• Aptitude in using various mechanical hand tools and precision measurement tools
• Knowledge of basic mathematical and computer skills.
• Demonstrate dependability, thoroughness, and excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow established procedures and practices; read instructions, and blueprints etc.
• A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines
• Excellent problem-solving/troubleshooting skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Be able to achieve weld certification.
• U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, if required for the position.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, lifting.
• Must be able to lift 45 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental and Maternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off – 120 hours per year to start (prorated in first year of employment)
• Continuing Education
• Annual Year End Paid Holiday Closure
• Employer Paid Uniforms

Classification

• Position is full-time, Non-Exempt

MSI Defense Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.