Aluminum Fabricator

Position Summary:

Welder/Fabricator is responsible for complete fabrication, assembly & welding of raw steel & aluminum into manufactured bodies. Included, but not limited to, cutting & forming raw materials into parts, welding parts together, reading & understanding build sheets & standard work instructions for the various products we manufacture.

Position Responsibilities:

• Welding steel and aluminum  
• Measuring and cutting raw materials to specifications
• Assess welded surfaces, structures and components for flaws

Position Qualifications & Requirements: 

• Ability to read and interpret build sheets and work instructions
• Ability to work overtime and varied shift assignments if necessary
• All Welders are required to wear a form of respirator.  Successful completion of pre-employment respirator testing is required.

Education / Certifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Internal or External Weld Certification required

Experience:

• Welding – may be required to MIG, TIG, or Fluxcore  Welding (Steel and Aluminum)
• Manufacturing industry or background experience preferred
• Tier 2 = 3-6 yrs. | Tier 3 = 7-10 yrs. | Tier 4 = 10+ yrs with consideration of level of welding capability and complexity of work

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to hold and use Weld gun in vertical, lateral, and overhead positions.
• Ability to pass Steel Weld Test
• Ability to pass tape measure testing

Work environment:

• Automotive repair shop atmosphere

• Ability to work in uncontrolled weather conditions (Heat/Cold)
• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours
• Frequent bending, standing, crouching, lifting, walking, use of hands & arms
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE)

Travel: None

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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