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Job purpose
A Fabricator is a skilled position at the journeyman's level within the TechOps shop environment. He/she is responsible for fabricating from verbal and written instructions and printed drawings to high quality standards for up-fitting/retrofits of large vehicles, trailers, SUVs, etc.
Duties and responsibilities
- Assembles metals preparatory to welding. Preheats, cleans, lay outs, cuts and fits material for welding.
- Fabricates from prints, sketches and verbal directions to high-quality standards using MIG/TIG on aluminum and steel.
- Sets up, regulates, maintains and makes minor repairs on welding equipment.
- Performs incidental welding duties as required along with regular assignments.
- Maintains volume of production and quality of workmanship both while performing work and upon completion; general supervision is received concerning work but methods or techniques are generally left to the discretion of the employee.
- Operates and maintains a variety of equipment such as tools, air compressors, portable generators, etc. Makes small repairs to equipment as required.
- Operates automotive equipment, such as pick-up trucks, small vans, SUVs, or cars within the shop environment. May operate large vehicles, move trailers, etc. if necessary.
- Makes equipment, material and supply procurement recommendations to the Shop Manager as necessary.
- Assists shop team in checking project standards and applying quality-control measures.
- May assist shop team with installations and repairs in the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and related fields.
- Completes paperwork as required.
- Performs other related work as required.
Qualifications
Required:
- Must past welding test
- Must be proficient in reading a tape measure and calipers
- Must have personal welding helmet
- Must have own tools (drills, die grinders, etc.)
- High school diploma or equivalent, AND
- Considerable knowledge and skill in the use of equipment and techniques employed in MIG/TIG welding on aluminum and steel, OR
- Equivalent combination of education and experience deemed adequate by executive management
- Considerable knowledge of general work methods in welding
- Ability to follow verbal, written instructions, and printed drawings
- Ability to lay out welding work and to make estimates of material requirements
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- US Citizenship
Preferred:
- Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and of appropriate precautionary measures.
- Ability to maintain and make minor repairs in welding equipment.
- Professional/technical certifications applicable to shop environment.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance if needed.
Working conditions
A Fabricator's primary work site is in the shop at the TechOps headquarters in Stevensville, MD. The shop is well-lighted and properly ventilated. The noise level in the work environment is typical of most shop/industrial environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat in summer and cold in winter while performing typical tasks. Exposure to dirt, dust and chemical fumes such as wood stains, paint, etc. is frequent. While it is difficult to gauge the percentage of travel for the employee, it is to be expected that travel both to ICS locations and to project work sites not under ICS's control or events outside of Maryland and around the country may be required.
Physical requirements
A Fabricator must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift weights up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this position, he/she is frequently required to walk, stand on a concrete floor, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls, work under vehicles (creeper work), work on ladders and on top of vehicles and occasionally sit. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as tools, forklift, computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and other items including shop machinery as needed.
