Welder Fabricator at Swanton Welding

Job Description Job Description

Join a dedicated team as a Welder Fabricator, where safety, quality, and teamwork are at the core of daily operations. This role is ideal for individuals who take pride in their craftsmanship and are committed to maintaining high standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Welder Fabricator will be responsible for performing MIG welding on steel components, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and contributing to the overall success of the production team. If you are detail-oriented, eager to learn, and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact. Pay range is $20.00 to $25.00 an hour.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding machines and tooling safely, adhering to all safety features and protocols.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including heat-resistant gloves, flame-resistant clothing, protective masks, and safety-toed footwear.
• Review work orders, gather necessary tools and materials, and plan work procedures based on provided instructions and specifications.
• Assess equipment, structures, and materials to determine appropriate welding positions and methods.
• Perform MIG welding on steel components, ensuring welds meet both functional and aesthetic standards.
• Maintain welding fixtures and tooling in proper working order.
• Visually inspect weld quality and use inspection equipment to confirm compliance with part specifications.
• Keep equipment and work areas organized and clean.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support team and production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to test and pass a welder qualification test.
• Experience with MIG welding, particularly with carbon and stainless-steel products.
• Ability to complete a manual welding test, with welds evaluated for both functionality and aesthetics.
• Understanding of welding tools, including their design, use, maintenance, and repair.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand work orders.
• Strong mathematical skills, including working with fractions and decimals.
• Demonstrated compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Good to excellent attendance record in previous roles.
• Strong mechanical abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, and bend continuously, and to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• At least 2 years of welding experience is preferred.

Company Description We are a family-owned metal welding and fabrication business that strives for a culture of excellence. Since 1956, we have grown our footprint and expanded with three facility locations. We are driven by ingenuity and innovation. The company invests with our most valuable resource - our people. A career with us means becoming a part of a diverse group of dynamic professionals. Our work style is collaborative, open, and welcoming of new ideas. Our employees enjoy a company culture that fosters teamwork as well as individual initiative and rewards success. We offer an excellent benefits package with three medical plan options, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, AD&D coverage and a 401(k) plan with company match. Company Description We are a family-owned metal welding and fabrication business that strives for a culture of excellence. Since 1956, we have grown our footprint and expanded with three facility locations. We are driven by ingenuity and innovation. The company invests with our most valuable resource - our people. A career with us means becoming a part of a diverse group of dynamic professionals. Our work style is collaborative, open, and welcoming of new ideas. Our employees enjoy a company culture that fosters teamwork as well as individual initiative and rewards success. We offer an excellent benefits package with three medical plan options, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, AD&D coverage and a 401(k) plan with company match.