Welder Fabricator

What’s the Job?

Our Welder Fabricators layout, fit, align, weld and fabricate metal components and weldments to engineering specifications for high-quality, heavy-duty centrifugal fans in industrial applications. Fabricated part preparation includes but is not limited to grinding, bending and rolling of parts. 



Position Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

   Ability to work on multiple priorities with frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment

   Ability to use hand and power tools and equipment necessary to complete the job duties

   Strong attention to detail

   Ability to work independently without daily supervision

   Ability to work with all levels of employees

   Strong organizational and communication skills

   High School diploma or GED preferred

   Certificate in welding from technical school preferred

   AWS certification preferred



Physical Demands

Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane. Ability to lift 50 -75 lbs. regularly and 100 lbs. occasionally. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Noise level is moderate to high.  Majority of work is performed indoors. Temperatures can range from hot to cold.



Job Duties & Skills

To be successful in this job with AirPro, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Duties and responsibilities include the following: 



Weld various metals including but not limited to carbon steel, alloyed carbon steel (e.g., Corten, T1), stainless steel (e.g. 304L, 316L, etc.), aluminum and nickel alloys (e.g. Hastelloy, Inconel, etc.). 

Work from drawings/blueprints

Select, align and secure holding fixtures, tools, attachments and materials on weld tables

Set up and operate TIG and MIG welding equipment as well as sheet metal fabricating and forming machines such as press brakes, shears and plasma burning equipment to produce parts in accordance with the specification

Utilize a forklift and/or crane according to standard operating procedure, safety regulations and practices

Fit up and tack weld as necessary using care and judgment to compensate for shrink or distortions

Regularly check work to verify dimensions, ensure compliance to specifications and make necessary adjustment or corrections

Confer with engineers and production personnel to resolve machining or assembly issues

Perform routine maintenance on primary equipment

Remove all slag, burrs and sharps edges from finished assemblies

Complete all required documentation including entering all jobs into ERP software

Ensure quality standards and processes are used

Perform other duties as assigned

Ensure safety guidelines are being met:

   Use proper lifting techniques

   Use approved safety shoes, safety glasses and earplugs

   Perform all job duties in a manner safe to self and others



Equipment Used

   MIG and TIG Welders

   Grinders

   Overhead Crane

   Hand tools

   Pinch Roller

   Ironworker

   Band Saws

   Plasma Cutter

   Computer



Who is AirPro?

AirPro Fan & Blower Company is a 100% employee-owned company headquartered in Rhinelander, WI. We design and manufacture a complete line of industrial-duty centrifugal fans, blowers and accessories for OEM and end-user customers around the world.



AirPro Fan & Blower Company Culture

We enjoy a culture that feels like family. That means we treat each other right, listen, honor our commitments, always keep learning, value our customers and partners, and support our community. 100% Employee-owned means we are all in for our people and our customers. 



It’s not just about responsiveness, respect, quality and accountability, but it is all of those. It’s not just about experience and expertise across industries and applications; we have both. It’s about custom solutions faster than customers think possible and innovation that comes straight from customers’ needs to our design. It’s about technology and instinct, training and resourcefulness, curiosity, grit and people we genuinely like. Finally, it’s about building our customers into everything we do, and every fan we make, every single day- 100%.



Benefits

   Immediate Paid Time Off (PTO and Holidays)

   Health Coverage

   Company Paid Dental, Life and AD&D, and Long-Term Disability

   Voluntary Benefits that include Vision, Short Term Disability, Life and AD&D (employee, spouse and child), Accident and Critical illness

   Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

   401k with Company Match

Disclaimer Notice

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an associate may be required to perform.  AirPro Fan and Blower reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or the work environment change. All requirements are subject to change and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.