Metal Fabricator/Welder

Sets up, operates and monitors equipment used for metal fabricating and welding.

Category	: Construction
Location	: United States - New York - Arcade
Posted On	: Oct 10, 2008
Posted By	: Maple Grove Enterprises
Employer	: Maple Grove Enterprises
Views	: 611

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may also be assigned.

1. Sets up metal fabricating equipment as needed.
2. Performs metal fabricating duties using own tools (including scales, hand tools, calipers, and micrometers) to include:
a) Ensuring traceable material is being used.
b) Selecting appropriate cutting equipment.
c) Handworking honeycomb materials.
d) Assembling sheet metal materials.
3. Applies knowledge of assembly to perform sheet metal fabrication.
4. Operates metal fabricating equipment each day according to engineering/ customer specifications and requirements.
5. Sets up and operates stick welding machines to repair, join or fabricate parts by working with blueprints, sketches or verbal orders.
6. Reads and interprets blueprints.
7. Monitors equipment and performs routine maintenance as needed.
8. Performs onsite welding/fabrication at customer locations as needed.
9. Applies knowledge of proper chemical usage and disposes of all chemicals in a safe and proper manner in accordance with company policy.
10. Logs the amount of materials used and time worked for each job in logbook.
11. Assists in scheduling work load and recommends tooling needs to save time.
12. Trains less experienced employees in set up and quality production standards.
13. Complies with company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
14. Operates fork lift following company safety procedures.
15. Maintains a clean and orderly work area on a daily basis.