Welder/Fabricator Job Description
As a welding fabricator, you will be responsible for joining metal using a variety of techniques, often to form new structures. Duties may include cutting and welding materials according to technical plans created by other construction professionals.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Carrying out gas metal arc welding (GMAW), to manufacture items and components
- Cutting materials into the required shapes, checking dimensions and thicknesses
- Welding or joining metal and other materials into a wide range of structures
- Following engineering plans, drawings and instructions
- Using computer programs to design structures
- Operating tools and machinery and welding equipment
- Inspecting and testing welds with precision measuring instruments
- Dismantling metal structures
- Cleaning tools, equipment and work areas
- Wearing safety clothing and using protective equipment
- Working on a construction site or in a workshop.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Welder Fabricator.
- Technical training or certification in welding and fabrication.
- Proficient in MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
- Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.).
- Deftness and attention to detail.
- Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools (powered saws, calipers etc.).
- Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items.
- High school diploma or equivalent; relevant professional/vocational qualification is a plus.