Metal Fabrication Welder Position
Key Objective:
* The Metal Fabrication Welder role encompasses production welding, fabrication and quality responsibilities.
Principal Duties:
* Measure, mark out, cut and weld mild steel.
* Utilize a range of metal fabrication processes.
* Perform various welding processes.
* Interpret technical drawings and specifications.
* Experienced in BOC gas cutting.
* Install structural steel systems.
* Carry out safe workshop practices including marking out, drilling, tapping, riveting.
* Operate a variety of specialized hand and power tools.
* Provide feedback and input into the fabrication process regarding order of assembly, design, materials, fixtures and jigs.
* Produce work daily that is consistently accurate.
* Adhere to workshop systems.
* Manage the area of the workshop in a safe and cost-effective manner.
* Able to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
* Understand the importance of efficiency and productivity.
Physical Demands:
* Frequently stand, sit, twist and use their hands, fingers and wrists to grip, twist and bend to operate controls.
* Occasionally walk, stoop, pull objects, kneel and climb stairs.
* Reach high and low and lift items.
Working Conditions:
* Based in a fabrication workshop environment in a quarry setting.
* May require occasional overtime or weekend work depending on project demands.
Experience:
* 2-3 years of workshop experience in welding/fabrication.
* Able to read and understand drawings, including welding diagrams.
* Able to use hand tools.
* Incumbents are required to have an understanding of fabrication processes.
* Full clean driver's license.
* Able to communicate and be fluent in English (written and spoken).
* Able to work on own initiative or with a team and to strict deadlines.
* Flexible and adaptable.
Certifications:
* Apprenticeship in Metal/Fab.
* College or certified industry courses in welding techniques.