Fabricator Welder

Position Summary

As a Fabricator Welder at UMX, you will play a crucial role in delivering top-notch craftsmanship on various projects. We seek individuals who not only have the technical expertise but also a strong sense of responsibility, problem-solving skills, and a dedication to continuous self-improvement. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in shop fabrication, with proven ability to operate fabricating machines such as saws, ironworkers, drill presses, and grinders to cut, punch, drill, or form and assemble components. Experience in layout work is a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Blueprint and Sketch Interpretation: Accurately read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions to fabricate metal parts according to precise specifications.
• Precision Fabrication: Perform basic layout tasks such as hole positioning, angle cuts, and other essential fabrication duties using shop math and tools.
• Machine Operation: Operate a variety of shop equipment, including ironworkers, saws, drill presses, oxy/acetylene torches, plasma cutters, and more with a high level of proficiency.
• Hand Tool Proficiency: Skillfully use hand tools such as grinders and mag-base drills for various fabrication tasks.
• Problem-Solving: Exhibit a strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to think quickly and adapt to changing project demands.
• Self-Motivation: Work independently, managing tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Certification and Training: Opportunity to earn certifications in SMAW & FCAW weld processes; experience in pipe fitting layouts is a bonus.
• Commitment to Safety and Reliability: Maintain reliable transportation and be willing to work overtime when required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of shop fabrication and SMAW and FCAW processes preferred. Welding experience, including structural steel fabrication, fit-up, and component assembly.
• Candidates must be willing to complete applicable company welding qualification tests. Pipe fitting and layout experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, sketches, dimensions, and verbal instructions.
• Proficiency in fabrication layout, shop mathematics, measurements, hole placement, angle cuts, and material preparation.
• Experience operating saws, drill presses, grinders, mag-base drills, oxy-acetylene torches, plasma cutters, and related fabrication equipment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Regular use of hands and arms, with the ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• The work environment may require adherence to safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment.

What We Offer:

• 9 paid holidays
• Vacation, Sick and Bereavement pay
• PPE as required: Work Boots, Safety Vest, Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, PFD, etc.
• Employer pays 75% of premium payments, Available after 60 days of employment.
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
• 401k + match up to 3%
• $25,000 Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Development Opportunities

Note:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and physical requirements may evolve over time. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Underwater Mechanix Services (UMX) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and applicable laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

UMX is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and to sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Applicants who require an accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources.

Employment Requirements

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, drug screening, verification of employment eligibility, reference verification, and any position-specific licensing, certification, or security requirements permitted by law. UMX participates in E-Verify and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.

Compensation Transparency

Where required by applicable law, UMX provides a good-faith salary or hourly wage range in its job postings. Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, education, skills, certifications, geographic location, and business needs.