Fabricator I

In this role, you'll perform fabrication and welding activities while developing your skills in layout, fit-up, measurement, and welding techniques. You'll follow engineering drawings, work instructions, qualified welding procedures, and applicable customer requirements while coordinating with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering as needed.

Success Criteria

As a Fabricator I, you'll spend most of your time preparing materials, tools, and work areas while assisting with layout, fit-up, tack welding, welding, and dimensional checks on assigned components. You'll develop your ability to read drawings, interpret weld symbols, perform basic measurements, and apply approved welding procedures while working under the direction of experienced craftsmen.

The most successful team members bring a willingness to learn, attention to detail, and a commitment to safe work practices. You'll focus on improving first-pass quality, reducing rework, and completing routine fabrication tasks within planned labor expectations. You'll also identify and document barriers related to materials, equipment, or work instructions while maintaining accurate labor records and organized work areas.

Success in this role means demonstrating continued growth in fabrication techniques, print reading, fit-up, measurement, and assigned welding qualifications. Your performance will be evaluated based on quality acceptance, labor efficiency, safe work practices, workplace organization, attendance, and overall workmanship, with documented circumstances outside your control taken into consideration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent demonstrated trade capability
• 0–2 years of relevant experience typically expected; technical training or demonstrated skills may substitute
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings and weld symbols
• Knowledge of basic shop mathematics and safe hand and power tool operation
• Developing skills in assigned SMAW, GMAW, or FCAW welding processes on carbon steel
• Ability to identify materials and apply approved straightening methods
• Ability to pass and maintain welding qualifications applicable to assigned work
• Ability to follow approved welding procedures, safety requirements, and work instructions
• Ability to meet applicable customer and site access requirements
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in assigned fitting, welding, or combined fabrication responsibilities
• Ability to work in active manufacturing environments while following site safety requirements and wearing required personal protective equipment
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and travel occasionally between supported locations as required
• U.S. Person

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical trade training in welding, fabrication, or a related field
• Experience working with heavy industrial, defense, or marine products
• Additional welding qualifications relevant to assigned work
• Experience working with specialized materials
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience using precision measurement equipment
• Crane operation or rigging skills relevant to assigned work