Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Working knowledge of metal fabrication processes, including cutting, forming, fit-up, joining, grinding, and finishing.
· Ability to interpret fabrication drawings, dimensions, symbols, specifications, and work orders and recognize when clarification is needed.
· Knowledge of metal and structural steel characteristics, material identification, and the effect of fabrication processes on component fit and quality.
· Ability to use tape measures, squares, calipers, levels, and other layout or inspection tools to verify dimensions and specified tolerances.
· Ability to apply shop mathematics, including fractions, decimals, angles, and basic geometry, to layout and fabrication tasks.
· Skill in safely setting up and operating assigned fabrication equipment, hand tools, and power tools within training and authorization.
· Knowledge of shop safety practices, machine guarding, hot-work precautions, safe material handling, and required PPE.
· Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail to position materials and produce consistent workmanship.
· Ability to identify fabrication defects and routine process problems, make authorized adjustments, and escalate concerns beyond assigned authority.
· Ability to organize assigned work, follow production priorities, and adapt to changing project requirements and deadlines.
· Ability to communicate task status and quality concerns to coworkers and shop leadership.
· Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and contribute to a team while maintaining safe work practices and accountability.
Work Environment/Physical Demands/Position Type and Expected Work Time
· Work is primarily performed in a fabrication/shop environment.
· May be exposed to machinery, welding and fabrication operations, cutting and forming machinery, and material-handling activities.
· May be exposed to noise, dust, heat, and other shop-related conditions.
· Must follow all company safety policies and procedures.
· Must wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
· May be required to work around heavy materials and equipment.
· Must maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, and work activities at all times.
This role requires the physical and environmental demands outlined below, with or without reasonable accommodation. The organization is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals.
· Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
· Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, climb, kneel, and crouch.
· Ability to use hands and arms repetitively throughout the workday.
· Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment as required by the position.
· Ability to safely lift and handle heavy materials with the assistance of appropriate equipment or other employees.
· Ability to safely operate or work around forklifts, slab carts, clamps, fabrication machinery, and other shop equipment.
· Ability to work safely in a fabrication/shop environment while following required safety procedures and PPE requirements.
· Ability to perform the physical and environmental demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Required Education and Experience
· High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
· Technical training, vocational education, an apprenticeship, or coursework in welding, metal fabrication, machining, or a related trade preferred.
· Welding qualification or certification is required when specified by the assigned welding process, project specifications, or company requirements.
· Forklift and other powered material-handling equipment may be operated only after completing required training, evaluation, and company authorization.
· Must complete required company safety training and maintain any certifications or equipment authorizations applicable to assigned duties.
· Typically requires 2–4 years of hands-on experience in metal fabrication, welding, structural steel, or related shop production work; an equivalent combination of relevant technical training and demonstrated fabrication experience may be considered.
· Experience reading drawings or work orders and independently completing assigned fabrication tasks to specified dimensions and quality requirements.
· Experience using measuring and layout tools and operating cutting, drilling, grinding, forming, or joining equipment applicable to assigned work.
· Experience performing fit-up, assembly, and dimensional inspections and identifying defects or work requiring correction.
· Experience in construction prefabrication or producing components for electrical installations preferred.