Steel fabricator vs welder-machine operator

Differences between steel fabricator and welder-machine operator duties and responsibilities

Steel fabricator example responsibilities.

• Achieve welding certifications in pipe, structural steel, MIG, TIG and by the state of Maryland.
• Programme and operate CNC press brake as necessary.
• Weld and cut steel using MIG/ARC welders and cutting torches.
• Work with various CNC machines, metal saws, drill presses and punches, press break, and forklift certify.
• Weld, tack, and fit uprights that go on mods, fab and repair any projects using FCAW welding techniques.
• Assemble fiberglass aircraft louvers in accordance with standard operating procedures while adhering to applicable safety regulations.
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Welder-machine operator example responsibilities.

• Weld required parts using GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW.
• Require to weld a wide veriety of assemblies, fabricate parts and maintain equipment and fixtures employing GMAW and GTAW techniques.
• Operate the welding robots and do rework with the MIG welder.
• Weld both steel and aluminum pressure tanks for both train and truck air brake systems.
• Dismantle metal assemblies and cut scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torches or plasma-arc equipment.
• Position, align, fit, and weld together parts, using jigs, welding torch, and hand tools.
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