Virginia MetalFab

Overview

Virginia MetalFab is seeking a motivated and energetic individual to join their team as a Welder/Metal Fabricator Lead. The role involves fabricating and welding metal products while being part of a dynamic and friendly shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine material requirements and task sequences.
• Read work orders to determine product specifications.
• Measure dimensions of completed products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Align and fit parts according to specifications using various tools.
• Position or tighten braces and clamps for welding or riveting.
• Move parts into position manually or with hoists.
• Weld parts to form complete units or subunits following blueprints.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines to form and assemble metal components.
• Inspect products to ensure proper assembly.
• Cut, clean, fit up, and tack-weld aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel parts.
• Lift or move materials using cranes or forklifts.
• Remove high spots and cut bevels using hand files and grinders.
• Smooth metal surfaces and fix taps, tubes, and valves.
• Design and construct templates and fixtures using hand tools.
• Hammer, chip, and grind workpieces to cut and straighten metal.

Requirements

• HS diploma or GED.
• Ability to wear various forms of PPE.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 100 lb.
• Ability to push/pull up to 100 lb.
• 6 - 12 months of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical skills to set up and operate machinery and work from blueprints.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use MS Suite.
• Forklift operator certification.
• Effective oral communication skills.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Safety awareness to identify and correct safety conditions.
• Problem-solving skills to deal with work-related issues.
• Innovative thinking to look beyond standard solutions.
• Ability to think abstractly and use analytical skills.

Benefits

• Health Insurance

Additional Information

• Shift is Monday – Friday from 6:00am to 2:30pm.