Welder Fabricator (Amarillo, TX)

Job Overview

The Craftsman is a trained artisan able to work with wood, plastics, metals, and other similar materials. They are required to have a good overall mechanical and assembly knowledge, while specializing in several aspects of fabrication. They need to be self-motivated to not only tackle immediate tasks but also be able to forecast tasks in the work process. A high-quality level of assembly and finish is required and should be expected.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ability to read and understand drawings and assembly instructions.

• Gather materials and items needed for a project and assemble them in a timely manner.

• Communicate with the other craftsman, Supervisor, and Project Manager as

needed to gather information or materials for a project, as well as stock supplies.

• Maintain tools and equipment to ensure their viability.

• Utilize and maintain safety equipment needed within the company to insure a safe and

comfortable work environment for the team.

• Maintain a clean and organized studio space.

• Ability to work at heights, lift heavy material, stand for long durations, bend/squat.

Fabricator Responsibilities

· Conduct checks for weld quality, and dimension tolerance;

· Occasional overtime required when necessary;

· Other duties as assigned by Manager;

· Operation of jib crane;

· Lifting, moving, and holding or clamping work pieces to table, into jigs, or into position as directed manually or by using pry bar;

· Moving work pieces, tools, and supplies, manually or by hand truck;

· Report and detail product malfunctions;

· Welds aluminum and steel component parts;

· Bolts, clamps, and tack welds parts in place to secure for welding operations;

· Plans layout, assembly, and welding of products;

· Read blueprints;

· Verify dimensions and product specifications;

· Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and engineering plans;

· Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.

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Qualifications

· High standard of integrity and professionalism;

· Basic understanding of electricity;

· Ability to read blueprints;

· Studying the blue print and “seeing” the completed product before starting;

· Familiarity with common welding tools and procedures, including MIG welding TIG welding, metal fabricating, grinding, and finishing metals;

· Regular and on-time attendance;

· Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and engineering plans;

· Good communication and interaction skills;

· Attendance is critical;

· Knowledge of shop tools and equipment;

· Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings;

· Ability to weld thin gauge material (16ga to 10ga);

· Ability and desire to work as part of a team;

· Mechanical aptitude.

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, humidity, rain, snow, wind, and sunlight. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs pounds. Use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

EEO Statement:

Comfort Systems USA, Inc., together with its subsidiaries provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Comfort Systems USA, Inc., together with its subsidiaries will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Comfort Systems USA, Inc, or anyone working on behalf of Comfort Systems USA, Inc.