Welder and Fabricator II

CAREER OPPORTUNITY 

Job Title:                 Welder and Fabricator II
  Reports To:             Welder and Fabricator III

Location:                 Theodore, AL

ABOUT FRONTIER TECHNOLOGIES:

With two locations in Brewton, AL and Theodore, AL, Frontier Technologies specialize in Energy, Services, Engineering, and Logistics providing quality components and services to our customers that encompass fabrications, assemblies, subtractive manufacturing and the rework, repair, or refurbishment of a wide range of A-C Components items including in-house testing and engineering evaluations. Frontier Technologies is now part of Gexpro Services, a world-class Supply Chain Services outsource provider, specializing in developing and managing production inventory management programs. 

Benefits 

• Competitive compensation
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Various Medical, dental, vision plans to best suit your needs.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Voluntary benefits that include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, discounts on pet, home, and car insurance
• Employee assistance program and Health wellness programs 
• 401(k) immediately with a competitive match
• Several paid holidays and paid time off that includes personal, sick and vacation time.

Welder and Fabricator II Overview

Welder and Fabricator II position is responsible for assembling metal structures through the use of cutting, joining, fabricating, and shaping metal and other materials using high heat and a range of tools. Welder II will use MIG, Flux Core, and TIG welding to produce and manufacture parts and fixtures. The Welder II will report to a Welder and Fabricator III.

• Perform welding tasks using various techniques such as MIG, TIG, and Flux Core Welding.
• Read, interpret, and follow complex blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, weld symbols, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately create equipment and to determine the appropriate welding process. 
• Inspect completed welds to determine structural soundness through visual inspection.
• Utilize a variety of handheld tools, such as drills, grinders, tape measures micrometers, calipers, weld gauges and welding hand tools; fit and prep your parts for welding jobs.
• Measure and cut materials to drawings specifications for Frontier projects and customer orders.
• Create specific weldment set-ups and fixturing to hold production parts with tolerance and specifications.
• Advanced fabrication skills to be able to assemble and weld parts to hold tolerance and have an expectation of how welding can manipulate assembly.
• Set-up welding machines to the correct settings for the type of material and weldments needed.
• Maintain weld machines using preventative maintenance methods.
• Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards, within tolerance, and identify product defects.
• Repair welded parts and products to fix customer issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area.
• Follow Company Policies and Procedures as well as OSHA Guidelines and use proper PPE.
• Follow work instructions throughout the process, completing assigned tasks for projects.
• Complete required paperwork for each job accurately and on a timely basis. 
• Ability to work overtime on a very short notice to meet customer demands.
• Move material with a pallet jack, forklift or overhead crane.
• Collaborate with Quality Department to ensure customer and safety specifications are met.
• Certified in Visual Testing Level 1 will be provided by the company.
• Other job duties as directed by Welder and Fabricator III or Engineering Department.

Qualifications

• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, certification or technical school in Welding preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in MIG and Flux Core, 2-4 years of TIG Welding.
• Advanced Mechanical Aptitude
• Able to read and interpret work instructions
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Perform advanced Math skills standard using and metric measurements
• Able to accurately read/use a tape measure, calipers and micrometers
• Basic computer skills
• Passion for doing a job well
• A “self-motivated” team player
• Able to work effectively in South Alabama climate conditions
• Able to stand for long periods of time, crawl, squat, and climb without tiring easily
• Able to lift 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations
• Pass visual acuity test
• Must pass a background check and drug test

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Gexpro Services (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor) is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.