Welder Fabricator

Job Summary:

The Welder Fabricator is responsible for certified structural welding, custom fabrication, mechanical installation, and equipment support across the facility. This position supports the Maintenance and Kaizen teams by designing, fabricating, and installing engineered solutions that improve equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency.

Additionally, this role performs mechanical work including hydraulic and water pump replacement, electric motor disconnection and reconnection. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

• Perform certified  structural welding in accordance with applicable codes, specifications, and company safety standards
• Design, fabricate, and install custom components including structural supports, guards,  fixtures, platforms, and equipment modifications
• Independently develop fabrication solutions when drawings or prints are not available
• Generate materials requisition for fabrication projects, including materials, hardware, and  consumables
• Execute 100% turnkey fabrication projects, including design, fabrication, installation, and final verification
• Support Maintenance removing, replacing, and installing hydraulic, water, and process pumps across manufacturing equipment including performing mechanical alignment and verification following pump installation
• Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, and mechanical safety procedures
• Support Kaizen and  continuous improvement initiatives through fabrication and mechanical      modifications
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams to improve equipment      reliability and safety
• Keep organized  records, documents, drawings, information of assigned projects/tasks
• Maintain a clean,  organized, and safe fabrication and work area.
• Other duties may be  assigned.

  Education:

· High school diploma or GED 

Experience:

· Minimum of 5 years of industrial welding   and fabrication experience

· Demonstrated experience performing   structural welding in an industrial or manufacturing environment

· Proven experience with mechanical work   including pump replacement and equipment installation

Certificates,   Licenses, Registrations:

· Current   Structural Welding Certification 

Computer   Skills:

· Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and   Excel

· Ability to use email, electronic   documentation, and basic digital applications for work orders and project   documentation

Mathematical   Abilities:

· Intermediate-advanced math skills. 

· Ability to perform measurements,   calculations, and layout work required for fabrication

· Ability to interpret dimensions,   tolerances, and specifications

Analytical   or Reasoning Abilities:

· Strong analytical, planning skills   and critical thinking ability required with orientation for continuous   improvement.

· Ability to effectively prepare technical   documentation such as sketches/drawings, materials, procedures, etc. of   assigned projects.  

· Ability to understand and follow written   technical procedures/instructions 

· Strong problem-solving and mechanical   reasoning skills

· Ability to independently design   solutions for fabrication and mechanical challenges

Communication   Skills: (Writing, Foreign Language, Reasoning)

· Ability to read, write and speak English

· Highly effective, articulate   communication skills (verbal & written) with strong interpersonal   effectiveness and the ability to work with all levels in the organization and   across cultures

· Bilingual English Spanish preferred

Other   Skills (Technical, or Other special knowledge and abilities)

· Ability   to effectively organize and prioritize work. 

· Strong   attention to detail and ability to effectively manage a variety of projects   and tasks.

· Takes   initiative, approaches others in a positive and constructive manner, and   works well independently to achieve results

· Willingness   to learn, adapt, and rotate across multiple operations.