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Advanced Welder / Fabricator New Tech Metals Veteran-Owned & Family-Owned Manufacturer Schedule 1st Shift:Monday-Thursday: 6:00 AM-3:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM-12:00 PM
Overtime available Position Summary New Tech Metals is seeking an experienced
Advanced Welder / Fabricator to join our manufacturing team. This position is responsible for producing complex, high-quality welded assemblies from a wide range of materials using multiple welding processes.
The successful candidate will have advanced hands-on experience with
MIG, TIG, Spray-Arc, and Flux-Core welding and be comfortable working with
mild steel, T-1/high-strength steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and food-grade stainless steel.
This position requires a high level of technical skill, attention to detail, and independent judgment. The Advanced Welder / Fabricator must be able to interpret detailed drawings and welding requirements, determine appropriate welding processes and parameters, properly fit and fixture components, and produce weldments that meet dimensional, structural, cosmetic, and customer-specific requirements.
The ideal candidate takes pride in their workmanship, understands that quality begins with proper fit-up and preparation, and can troubleshoot welding and fabrication challenges with minimal supervision.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Perform advanced welding and fabrication of complex components, frames, assemblies, and finished products.
- Perform MIG, TIG, Spray-Arc, and Flux-Core welding on a variety of materials and thicknesses.
- Weld and fabricate:
- Mild steel
- T-1 and other high-strength steels
- Stainless steel
- Aluminum
- Food-grade stainless steel
- Select appropriate welding processes, filler metals, shielding gases, techniques, and parameters based on material, thickness, joint configuration, and application.
- Set up and operate welding machines and associated equipment to produce consistent, high-quality welds.
- Read and interpret detailed blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, GD&T where applicable, specifications, and work instructions.
- Interpret and follow welding symbols, joint designs, dimensions, tolerances, and customer-specific requirements.
- Determine proper weld sequence and fabrication techniques to minimize distortion and maintain dimensional accuracy.
- Perform accurate component layout, fit-up, alignment, and fixturing prior to welding.
- Fabricate assemblies with appropriate tack welding, clamping, fixturing, and weld sequencing techniques.
- Recognize and correct problems involving fit-up, distortion, porosity, undercut, lack of fusion, excessive penetration, cracking, contamination, and other weld defects.
- Perform weld repairs and rework as required while maintaining the integrity and appearance of the finished assembly.
- Weld to structural, dimensional, cosmetic, and customer-specific requirements.
- Perform grinding, blending, deburring, cutting, drilling, and other fabrication operations as necessary.
- Finish and blend stainless steel and food-grade stainless-steel weldments to required cosmetic and surface-finish specifications.
- Maintain proper cleanliness and contamination control when welding stainless steel and aluminum.
- Inspect work throughout the fabrication process to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Use precision measuring equipment and inspection tools to verify dimensions and alignment.
- Identify quality issues before they progress to subsequent manufacturing operations.
- Assist in troubleshooting difficult fabrication and welding problems.
- Provide technical guidance and assistance to less-experienced welders and fabricators when needed.
- Maintain welding equipment, tooling, fixtures, and work areas in safe and proper operating condition.
- Follow all applicable safety procedures, work instructions, quality requirements, and company policies.
- Maintain accurate production and quality records as required.
- Work closely with engineering, quality, production, and other team members to resolve manufacturing issues and improve processes.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, safety, and productivity.
- Maintain an environment of professionalism, respect, human dignity, and ethical behavior with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Technical Skills & Experience The successful candidate should have demonstrated proficiency in multiple welding and fabrication processes, including:
Welding Processes- MIG / GMAW
- TIG / GTAW
- Spray-Arc / Spray Transfer
- Flux-Core / FCAW
- Experience selecting and adjusting welding parameters for different materials, joint configurations, and thicknesses.
- Ability to recognize when a welding process, technique, or parameter is producing unacceptable results and make appropriate adjustments.
Materials Hands-on experience welding and fabricating a variety of materials, including:
- Mild carbon steel
- T-1 / high-strength steel
- Stainless steel
- Aluminum
- Food-grade stainless steel
Experience with multiple aluminum and stainless-steel alloys is highly desirable.
Fabrication- Complex structural and mechanical assemblies
- Precision fit-up and alignment
- Fixtures and jigs
- Weld sequencing
- Distortion control
- Layout and measurement
- Grinding and weld finishing
- Stainless-steel finishing and blending
- Aluminum fabrication
- Component repair and weld rework
Blueprint & Technical Requirements The Advanced Welder / Fabricator must be able to:
- Read and interpret complex fabrication drawings and blueprints.
- Interpret welding symbols and joint specifications.
- Understand dimensions, tolerances, and basic GD&T concepts.
- Determine proper fit-up, joint preparation, weld size, and weld sequence from drawings and specifications.
- Identify discrepancies between drawings, components, and finished assemblies.
- Use tape measures, calipers, micrometers, squares, levels, and other measuring and inspection equipment.
- Work independently from drawings and written instructions with minimal supervision.
Quality Expectations Quality is a fundamental responsibility of this position.
The Advanced Welder / Fabricator is expected to:
- Produce welds that meet applicable drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
- Maintain consistent weld appearance, penetration, size, and profile.
- Verify dimensions and fit-up throughout fabrication.
- Identify defects and take corrective action before the product moves to the next operation.
- Properly document and communicate quality concerns.
- Maintain high standards for cleanliness and surface condition, particularly when working with stainless steel and food-grade applications.
- Take ownership of the quality of completed work.
Qualifications Education & Experience- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Technical school, welding certification, or formal welding training preferred.
- 3+ years of professional welding/fabrication experience preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency in multiple welding processes and materials.
- Experience with complex fabricated assemblies and production welding strongly preferred.
- Previous experience in a job shop, OEM manufacturing, industrial fabrication, or similar manufacturing environment preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Physical Requirements While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee will regularly be required to:
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Use hands and fingers to operate welding equipment, tools, and machinery.
- Reach with hands and arms.
- Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and work in various positions.
- Work in confined or awkward positions when required by the assembly.
- Lift and/or move materials and components weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Occasionally lift and/or move heavier components using appropriate assistance, lifting equipment, or team lifting.
- Maintain the visual concentration necessary to perform detailed welding, fabrication, inspection, and finishing operations.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work Environment & Safety The employee will work in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to:
- Welding fumes and airborne particles
- Welding arc, heat, sparks, and spatter
- Moving mechanical equipment
- Grinding and cutting operations
- Vibration
- Metal and fabrication equipment
- Moderate to elevated noise levels
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