GMAW Production Fabrication Specialist

Role Overview

Step into a hands-on production role where you’ll join, fabricate, and repair metal components using GMAW/MIG techniques. You’ll translate blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and schematics into precise welds, primarily in flat and horizontal positions. Safety, accuracy, and cleanliness guide everything you do.

Shift

Second Shift: Monday–Thursday, 3:30 PM–2:00 AM

A Day in the Life

You begin by reviewing prints and verifying materials. With a focus on safe work habits, you set up your MIG equipment, tack and weld assemblies, and check your work against specifications. Throughout the shift, you maintain a clean, orderly work area, minimize scrap and rework, and support teammates with additional duties as needed.

Core Responsibilities

• Weld components in flat and horizontal positions using appropriate MIG parameters.
• Interpret and follow blueprints, product specifications, diagrams, and welding symbols.
• Fabricate to exact tolerances; verify conformance and quality at each step.
• Apply safe work practices at all times; keep the workspace organized.
• Assist with additional tasks aligned with the role’s level of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Skilled at reading and interpreting blueprints and product specifications.
• Comfortable operating hand tools and working in a fast-paced production setting.
• Committed to low scrap/rework and to continuous improvement in quality.
• Demonstrated ability to keep a clean, safe work area.

Education & Experience

• Welding Technical Certificate or 1+ year of industrial welding experience (preferred).
• Basic math proficiency and accurate tape measure reading.
• Knowledge of welding symbols and print interpretation.

Physical Requirements & Environment

• Lift up to 50 pounds independently.
• Regular standing with bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling.
• Work in a shop environment.

Workload

Frequent overtime beyond 40 hours per week may be required to meet company deliverables.

Tools & Proficiencies

• Primary Technology: MIG Welder
• Proficiencies: Tape Measure Reading, Blueprint Reading