HEAVY METAL FABRICATOR

Position Summary: The Heavy Metal Fabricator lays out, cuts, forms, fits, assembles, and repairs heavy-gauge metal components and structural fabrications in accordance with drawings, specifications, quality standards, and production schedules. This role uses industrial fabrication equipment, welding processes, precision measuring tools, and material-handling systems to produce safe, accurate, and durable work.

Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, bills of material, and written work instructions.

• Lay out work using tape measures, squares, levels, templates, calipers, and other precision measuring tools.

• Cut, bend, roll, drill, punch, bevel, grind, and form plate, structural shapes, and other heavy-gauge materials.

• Fit and assemble components using jigs, fixtures, clamps, tack welds, and approved joining methods.

• Operate fabrication equipment such as saws, shears, press brakes, plate rolls, ironworkers, drills, grinders, and thermal cutting systems.

• Perform welding as assigned using approved processes and procedures; inspect weld preparation and completed work for visible defects.

• Verify dimensions, tolerances, alignment, squareness, and finish throughout fabrication.

• Use overhead cranes, hoists, forklifts, and rigging equipment when trained and authorized.

• Identify material, maintain traceability when required, and minimize scrap and rework.

• Complete production, inspection, and material-use records accurately.

• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in clean, safe operating conditions.

• Communicate production issues, drawing discrepancies, equipment problems, and safety concerns promptly.

• Support continuous improvement, housekeeping, and preventive-maintenance activities.

• Follow all company safety rules, quality procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.