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Metal fabricator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in metal fabricator job postings.
Sample metal fabricator requirements
  • Proficient in using welding equipment and tools.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
  • Experience in cutting, shaping, and bending metals.
  • Knowledge of various types of metals and alloys.
  • Physical strength and stamina for standing and lifting heavy materials.
Sample required metal fabricator soft skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in measurements and cutting.
  • Good communication skills to collaborate with team members and clients.
  • Problem-solving skills to identify and troubleshoot production issues.
  • Time-management skills to meet project deadlines.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work on different projects and materials.

Metal fabricator job description example 1

IE metal fabricator job description

We are Intermountain Electronics, and we've been around for 30+ years. We are a leading provider of custom engineered and manufactured process and electrical systems to the mining, oil & gas, utility, and mission critical industries in North America. We have four manufacturing facilities nationwide and have been continuously growing for years. We have ambitious growth goals and we're on track to reach them as we continue to diversify into new markets. We offer awesome career growth opportunity, benefits, and stability.

Why you will love working here.

You will love the challenge, interesting and varied work, and endless opportunities, but most importantly you will love working with a team of fun loving, driven, and generous go getters that take deep personal pride in being part of a family that is building the infrastructure that powers the world.

You should know...

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We have drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug tests will be performed.



Qualifications:

Must have a knowledge and skills to perform correct and accurate measurements.

Must be proficient in welding processes.

Ability to read and interpret design diagrams.

Operate and maintain various hand tools.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED, plus one to two yrs experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Color Vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus; Regularly required to stand; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.



Benefits:

This position offers :

- Competitive salary

- PTO (Paid Time Off) + Paid Holidays (10)
- Medical and Dental Plans
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Vision, Life, STD & LTD Insurance Programs
- 401K
- HSA and company match

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Metal fabricator job description example 2

Portland Glass metal fabricator job description

Portland Glass has been doing business in the New England Market for more than 70 years. PG is headquartered in Portland Maine, has 34 shops, 2 fabrication facilities and a contact center.
What we are proud to offer you :

+ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

+ Equity Program

+ Voluntary Major Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ HSA

+ Critical Illness Insurance

+ Accident Insurance

+ 401K

+ Dress Code Allowance

+ Training and other discounts

Portland Glass is looking for an employee that is willing to learn the commercial metal door trade and grow into an experienced, responsible and skillful craftsman. This is a full time entry-level position that could turn into a career.

Areas of Accountability

+ Fabricate hollow metal doors to product specifications

+ Accurately read tape measures, safely cut steel, safely use power tools and hand tools

+ Maintain fabrication and safety equipment

+ Maintain a safe work area

+ Other projects and duties assigned

Work Habits

+ Completes jobs within the scheduled times as directed by site foreman

+ Demonstrates flexibility with regard to job requests and work schedule

+ Ability to handle several projects simultaneously with interruptions

+ Exhibits enthusiasm and a commitment to teamwork

Safety

+ Follows company safety policies and procedures, including wearing required personal protection equipment

+ Demonstrates safe driving practices

+ Ensures work is performed in accordance with state and federal safety regulations

Professionalism

+ Maintains enthusiasm and friendly nature while interacting with customers, vendors and coworkers

+ Maintains a clean work space

+ Exhibits a professional image in the areas of personal cleanliness, grooming and company dress standards

Qualifications

Education:

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

+ Experience is preferred, but not necessary

+ Evidence of ability to work well with others

+ Safety certifications are preferred, but not necessary at time of hire (lift certification, OSHA 10, Fall protection).

Personal characteristics:

+ Must possess a strong work ethic, interpersonal skills and organizational skills

+ Must be honest and trustworthy with a commitment to satisfy all customer needs

+ Must have an open mind and willing to learn from experienced team members

+ Must be a team player

Working Conditions / Physical Demands:

+ Freedom of movement on a regular basis, operating office machines, equipment, and handling light materials and supplies in a typical office environment and shop setting.

+ May spend extended periods operating desktop computer, requiring hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity; and communicating face-to-face, on the telephone and in writings.

+ Physical activity requires walking, climbing, bending, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting and stooping.

+ Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 - 100 pounds.
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Metal fabricator job description example 3

Traylor Bros metal fabricator job description

Established in 1999, Onyett Fabricators is a dedicated shop providing fabrication and field services, welding,and other structural metalwork for the coal, aggregate, and construction industries.
Onyett has 34,000 square feet of shop space and operates 24/7 to meet our clients' needs.

SERVICES

+ Line Boring, Shop and Field

+ All Size Bucket Repairs

+ Structural Steel Fabrication

+ Dozer Repairs and Liners

+ Ripper Repairs and New Machined AR400 Rippers

+ Barge and Pontoon Fabrication

+ Hard Facing and Tungsten Carbiding Capabilities

+ Multiple Machining Capabilities

+ Drill Stem Repairs and Manufacture

+ New Stock Plate in Mild Steel, AR400, Nickel Chrome and Chromium Clad Overlay

AREAS OF WORK

+ Coal Mines

+ Power Plants (Gas, Coal)

+ Cement Plants

+ Aggregate (Rock and Sand)

+ Farming

+ Construction (Dirt and Asphalt)

+ Dredging

+ Tunneling and Boring Companies

PORTABLE FIELD SERVICE

20 Trucks Equipped with:

+ Cranes

+ Welding Equipment

+ Air Arcs

+ Air Compressors

+ Line Boring Equipment

MACHINE SHOP

34,000 sq ft, 24/7 Work Hours

Overhead CranesFive (5) 5-ton CranesTwo (2) 2-ton Cranes

Cutting TablePlasma CNC Cutting to 2 in Torch CNC Cutting to 6 in

Blast and Paint Capabilities2,100 sq ft Paint Bay

Presses450-ton Press1,000-ton Press up to 20 ft Long

Toshiba/Shibaura CNCHorizontal Boring Mill5 Axis Table, 118 in Cross Travelx 95 in Height Travel25,000 lb Capacity

Haas Vertical Machining Center4 Axis Table, 50 in x 25 in Travel16 Position Tool Changer

Toshiba CNC Vertical Lathe59 in x 70 in Table with 59 in Height17,600 lb Capacity

Viper VT-50 CNC Lathe25 in Double Chucks9.25 in Spindle Bore34 in Turning Capacity x 40 in Swing

Cincinnati Milacron Avenger 250S Lathe10.39 Diameter x 16.42 LengthSub Spindle 65 in

Poreba Hollow Spindle LatheDouble ChucksSwing 47 in x 120 in Center to Center Chucks

Primary Responsibilities

+ Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools

+ Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes

+ Move parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes

+ Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences

+ Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components

+ Layout and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met

+ Tack-weld fitted parts together

+ Lift or move materials and finished products, using large cranes

Required Skills

Education and/or Work Experience Requirement:

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ Basic mechanical knowledge required.

+ One-year machinist experience and/or machine trades technical schooling preferred.

+ Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic written and verbal instructions.

+ Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job-related training, operational, and safety procedures.

+ Ability to operate overhead cranes, forklift trucks, and other equipment.

Physical Requirements:

+ Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federals, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

+ Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance

+ Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

+ Must be able to work outside with various weather conditions

Required Experience
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Updated March 14, 2024

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