Fabricator 1st Class
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Job Location:
Galveston, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Fabricator 1st class
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This positionis responsible forthe following: Other duties may be assigned.
Plan and develop layouts from blueprints and templates applying knowledge of trigonometry design effects of heat and properties of metals.
Plan locations and sequences of cutting drilling bending rolling punching and welding operations using compasses protractors dividers and rules.
Design and construct templates and fixtures using hand tools.
Add dimensional details to blueprints or drawings made by other workers.
Direct welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld.
Study engineering drawings and blueprints todeterminematerials requirements and task sequences.
Layout and examine metal stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
Locate and mark work piece bending and cutting lines allowing for stock thickness machine and welding shrinkage and othercomponentspecifications.
Mark reference points onto floors or face blocks and transpose them to work pieces using measuring devices squares chalk and soapstone.
Align and fit parts according to specifications using jacks turnbuckles wedges drift pins pry bars and hammers.
Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications using squares rulers and measuring tapes.
Required Education & Experience:
High School Diploma and/or one year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
Industrial and/or marine Pipe or Plate/Structural fabricating experience:
1stClass: 3-5 years
2nd Class: 1-3 years
NCCER card preferred.
Working Conditions:
Open-air conditions such as noisy hot cold etc.
Must wear hearing eye headprotectionand proper PPE
Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.
Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights while wearing fall prevention equipment.
Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.
Aboard ships both on and offshore as well as confined spaces.
Must be able to stand andoperateequipmentup to four continuous hours.
The work requireslong periodsof sitting in awkward positions standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles bending overcrouchingand climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding ladders and internal barge and boat structural members.
Necessary Equipment Operation:
Blow torches Hand torches; Welding torches
Gauges or inspection fixtures Dial indicators; Sine bars; Surface gauges
Power saws Cutoff saws; Power hacksaws; Radial arm saws
Punches or nail sets or drifts Center punches; Drift pins; Punches
Shears Beverly shears; Hand shears;Unishears
Special Skills:
Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints sketchesdrawingsand technical manuals.
Perform basic mathematical functions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
High performance anda strongteam player.
Commitment to company values and safetyprogram.
*Descriptions followed by an asterisk indicate daily or more frequent responsibilities.
* An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan or policy statement please email:emailprotected. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please e-mail:emailprotected.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Controlling Experience
- Hand Tools
- Calipers
- CNC Laser Cutting
- Plasma Cutting
- Press Brake Machine
- Stamping Press
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Heavy Lifting
- Sign Manufacturing
- Aviation Experience
About Company
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