Job Description:- Job Description MIG Welder / Fabricator
- New Tech Metals Veteran-Owned & Family-Owned Manufacturer
- Schedule1st Shift:
- Monday-Thursday: 6:00 AM-3:00 PMFriday: 6:00 AM-12:00 PMOvertime available
Position Summary:
New Tech Metals is seeking a skilled and dependable MIG Welder / Fabricator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will weld and fabricate aluminum and steel components/frames using MIG and other welding processes. You will work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications to produce high-quality assemblies that meet customer and company requirements. The ideal candidate is a conscientious, self-motivated individual who takes pride in craftsmanship, quality, safety, and getting the job done right the first time.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
MIG weld aluminum and steel components and frames using fixtures, jigs, and other tooling.
Set up and position components in fixtures to prepare assemblies for welding.
Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and product specifications.
Select and properly use appropriate welding equipment, processes, and materials.
Perform welding, thermal cutting, grinding, and other fabrication operations as required.
Repair broken, cracked, or defective components and fill holes when necessary.
Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff, and smooth finished surfaces.
Inspect welded assemblies and finished products for dimensional accuracy, workmanship, and conformance to specifications.
Identify and communicate quality issues, defects, or discrepancies.
Maintain welding equipment, tools, fixtures, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
Follow established work instructions, procedures, and safety requirements.
Work effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments to meet production and quality goals.
Maintain an environment of professionalism, respect, human dignity, and ethical behavior with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Promote and maintain a safe and healthy workplace by promptly addressing or reporting unsafe conditions and practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education & Experience:- Welding or metal fabrication education from a technical school or community college preferred.3-6 months of related welding or fabrication experience and/or training required.
- One or more years of welding or fabrication experience preferred.
- Experience welding aluminum and steel strongly preferred.
- Experience working from blueprints and fabrication drawings preferred.
- Technical SkillsMIG welding
- Aluminum and steel welding
- Metal fabrication and assembly
- Blueprint and drawing interpretation
- Fixturing and component positioning
- Grinding and deburring
- Thermal cutting
- Weld inspection and quality control
- Use of hand and power tools
- Basic measurement and inspection techniques
Physical Requirements:
While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee will regularly be required to:
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Use hands and fingers to handle tools, materials, and components.
- Reach with hands and arms.
- Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and balance as required.
- Occasionally sit, crawl, or work in awkward positions.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds, with appropriate assistance or equipment as required.
- Perform work requiring close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception, as well as color recognition and the ability to adjust focus.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Work Environment & SafetyThe employee will work in a manufacturing environment and may frequently be exposed to:
- Welding fumes and airborne particles
- Moving mechanical equipment
- VibrationHeat and sparks associated with welding and fabrication
- Moderate to elevated noise levels
- Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, including safety glasses, safety footwear, welding protection, and other PPE appropriate to the task.
- Safety is a fundamental responsibility of every employee. Employees are expected to follow all safety procedures, properly use equipment and PPE, report unsafe conditions, and take appropriate action to prevent accidents and injuries.
What We're Looking For:
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
Quality: Takes pride in workmanship and consistently produces accurate, high-quality work.
Dependability: Arrives on time, follows through on commitments, and can be counted on to complete assigned work.
Initiative: Works independently, identifies problems, asks questions when needed, and looks for ways to improve processes.
Attention to Detail: Carefully follows drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality requirements.
Teamwork: Works respectfully and effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
Problem Solving: Identifies issues and works toward practical solutions.
Safety: Consistently follows safety procedures and uses equipment properly.
Continuous Improvement: Willing to learn new processes, develop technical skills, and accept feedback.
Company Description:
New Tech Metals is a veteran-owned, family-owned small business supporting the U.S. Military and critical domestic industries through the manufacture of precision metal components and finished products for OEMs and Prime Contractors nationwide. Our work supports programs in Defense, Transportation, and Machine & Equipment Building. We manufacture products where quality, precision, reliability, and workmanship matter. Our team works with a diverse range of materials, welding processes, and fabrication challenges, providing experienced tradespeople with the opportunity to continually develop their technical skills and contribute to meaningful manufacturing programs. We are looking for people who take pride in their trade and want to be part of a company where craftsmanship matters, quality matters, and every employee plays an important role in our success. For a brief introduction to our company and the work we do, watch our approximately 5-minute company video or visit our website: YouTube: Website:
Company Description:
New Tech Metals is a veteran-owned, family-owned small business supporting the U.S. Military and critical domestic industries through the manufacture of precision metal components and finished products for OEMs and Prime Contractors nationwide. Our work supports programs in Defense, Transportation, and Machine & Equipment Building. We manufacture products where quality, precision, reliability, and workmanship matter. Our team works with a diverse range of materials, welding processes, and fabrication challenges, providing experienced tradespeople with the opportunity to continually develop their technical skills and contribute to meaningful manufacturing programs. We are looking for people who take pride in their trade and want to be part of a company where craftsmanship matters, quality matters, and every employee plays an important role in our success. For a brief introduction to our company and the work we do, watch our approximately 5-minute company video or visit our website: YouTube: Website:
