Fabrication Technician

Job Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, fabricating, assembling, and welding various metal components according to blueprints, drawings, and specifications


• This role requires proficiency in multiple welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick), expertise in operating fabrication equipment, and a strong commitment to safety and quality standards


• Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, and specifications


• Create drawings in AutoCAD for fabrication both in-house and by vendor


• Use problem solving and fabrication knowledge to design new components to enhance reliability of equipment


• Measure, cut, shape, bend, and form metal components using tools such as shears, saws, grinders, mills, lathes


• Perform welding operations using MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and Stick (SMAW) processes on various materials including mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum


• Ensure all welds meet required specifications, quality standards, and structural integrity


• Assemble fabricated components accurately


• Perform finishing tasks such as grinding, sanding, and preparing surfaces for paint or other finishes


• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment safely (training/certification will be provided)


• Conduct routine maintenance on welding and fabrication equipment


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, adhering to all company safety policies and OSHA regulations


• Collaborate effectively with team members, supervisors, and designers to ensure projects are completed efficiently and correctly


• Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Metal Fabricator and Welder in a professional setting


• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding techniques on various metals


• Demonstrated ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings


• Demonstrated ability to create drawings in AutoCAD


• Experience operating standard metal fabrication equipment (e.g., shear, band saw, ironworker, grinders, manual mills and lathes)


• Knowledge of different metal types and their properties


• Strong understanding of welding symbols and fabrication principles


• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work


• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently or as part of a team


• Commitment to workplace safety protocols


• High School Diploma or GED equivalent


• Must possess basic hand tools relevant to the trade


• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50-75 lbs frequently


• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, and reach for extended periods


• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity


• Ability to work in a workshop environment with exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and temperature variations

• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including welding helmet, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed boots

Preferred Qualifications:

• Structural steel install experience


• Experience operating forklift, boom lifts


• AWS (American Welding Society) certifications (e.g., D1.1, D1.3, D1.6)


• Experience in structural steel fabrication and erection


• Vocational school training or apprenticeship in welding/fabrication