Job Summary
The Miscellaneous Rail Fabricator is responsible for the fabrication and fit-up of miscellaneous metal products, including handrails, guardrails, stair rails, ornamental rails, gates, ladders, platforms, and other custom steel assemblies. This position requires the ability to accurately read shop drawings, lay out materials, fabricate assemblies, and produce quality work while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, and work orders.
- Measure, lay out, cut, fit, and assemble miscellaneous metal products.
- Fabricate handrails, guardrails, stair rails, ornamental rails, gates, ladders, platforms, and custom steel fabrications.
- Verify dimensions, material sizes, and quantities before fabrication.
- Operate fabrication equipment including saws, ironworkers, drill presses, grinders, magnetic drills, and other shop tools.
- Tack weld assemblies in preparation for final welding.
- Inspect work for accuracy, squareness, alignment, and quality.
- Perform modifications or adjustments as required.
- Maintain production schedules while meeting quality standards.
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
- Follow all company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
- Communicate drawing discrepancies, material shortages, or quality concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
- Assist other shop personnel as needed.
- Other duties as required.
Financial Responsibilities
- There are no financial responsibilities for this position.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Train new skills to Fabricators for skill improvements.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to communicate in English both verbally and written is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and be detail oriented and have problem solving capabilities.
- Must be able to follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Ability to be flexible and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Report to work daily and on time prepared with tools and PPE.
- Ability to read measuring tape.
- Ability to use grinder and drills (mag drill and drill press).
- Ability to feed parts.
- Ability to operate basic hand and power tools.
- Ability to read part drawings and perform correct layout of parts.
- Ability to Pass F1 welding certification E71T-1C-H8.
- Ability to identify correct materials needed to perform various tasks.
- Ability to identify basic welding symbols.
- Ability to setup welder to correct parameters.
- Ability to perform duties of Production Parts Worker, and Fitter.
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings.
- Strong measuring, layout, and fitting skills.
- Knowledge of miscellaneous metals and fabrication practices.
- Ability to use tape measures, squares, levels, and layout tools accurately.
- Experience fitting tube steel, angle, channel, plate, and pipe.
- Basic knowledge of welding procedures and fabrication tolerances.
- Ability to safely operate fabrication equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and workmanship.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of fabrication processes.
- Knowledge of tools used in the trade.
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing effective manufacturing.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma (or equivalent) is a plus.
- 1-3 years working in structural and architectural steel welding.
- Minimum of two (4) years of miscellaneous metal fabrication experience preferred.
- Basic MIG/FCAW welding experience preferred.
- Forklift and overhead crane experience is a plus.
Competencies
- Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
- Problem Solving- Ability to resolve difficult or complicated problems.
- Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Physical Requirements
- Availability to report to different shift schedules as needed.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to navigate active jobsites and production facilities. This includes being able to safely walk stairs, scaffold, and uneven ground, as well as duck and maneuver around obstacles.
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and perform physical work throughout the shift.
Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
