Fabricator & Welder

Lucas MWF is in search of an experienced fabricator who can enhance our fabrication team. This position will expose you to a wide variety of projects both in the shop and out in the elements. In addition to working with a variety of metals, plastics, and wood types, other materials are often utilized in our projects. He/she will need to be self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and collaborate in a team environment.
- A weld test will be mandatory in aluminum, stainless and mild steel.
- This position requires an up-to-date resume. Please have one prepared to submit at the close of your application.
Position Details
- Full time, year-round
- Daily salary, weekly pay
- Day shifts, 8-10 hours per day
- Project-based timelines
- Mobile repair, exposed to the elements
- Possible travel, within 100 miles
Job Description
- Work interdependently to accomplish tasks effectively and efficiently.
- Responsible for a wide variety of fabrication projects ranging from small items/assemblies to structures and equipment.
- Performs a range of duties including but not limited to:
- Study and interpret assembly instructions
- Fabricate and assemble structural steel products
- Read and interpret blueprints and sketches
- Interpret measurements
- Operate equipment, including but not limited to lathes, drill press, grinders, saw and cutting table, forklifts, scissor lifts, telescopic forklifts, booms, and material lifts.
- Willingness to periodically complete mobile welding operations
Qualifications
- Must possess a wide range of your own basic hand tools and mechanical skills
- Must have experience in metal fabrication, at least 5 years of hands-on experience preferred
- High school diploma / equivalent
- Knowledge of welding techniques: MIG, TIG, Stick, FCAW, and Brazing
- Capable of using oxy/fuel torch
- Knowledge of all common metal types including but not limited to copper, light-weight aluminum, industrial iron metals, stainless steel, carbon steel, nickel, copper, and aluminum.
- Ability to perform basic mathematics
- Ability to interpret measurements, read fractions, and a tape measure
- Ability to read shop prints
- Understanding of basic hand and power tools and their use
- Ability to continuously move and lift 50 or more pounds
- Ability to promote workplace safety and lead by example
- Insurable driver’s license a must (through our provider)
- Reliable transportation
Compensation
$22-25 per hour, depending on experience
- Competitive base pay
- On-the-job training in other niche areas such as, but not limited to, abrasive blasting, coatings, machining, blacksmithing, and equipment repair