Overview
At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. The Fabrication Welder fabricates, fits, welds, repairs, and assembles metal components and structures in accordance with engineering drawings, welding procedures, quality standards, and production schedules.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, weld symbols, work instructions, and specifications.
- Set up and operate welding equipment including GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), FCAW, and SMAW processes.
- Perform fabrication, fitting, tack welding, and final welding of components, assemblies, and structures.
- Verify dimensions using tape measures, calipers, squares, gauges, and other measuring devices.
- Operate fabrication equipment including grinders, saws, drill presses, ironworkers, and related shop equipment.
- Prepare materials for welding by cutting, grinding, cleaning, beveling, and fitting components.
- Perform weld repairs and inspect completed welds to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Move materials and fabricated parts using approved lifting devices, including cranes, hoists, and forklifts.
- Maintain welding equipment and work areas in safe operating condition.
- Complete required production documentation and quality records.
- Follow all company safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
- Assist in training and mentoring new employees as assigned.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, cost-reduction efforts, and good housekeeping practices.
- Communicate effectively and contribute to a positive team environment while maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical school certification in welding or a related field preferred.
- Minimum one year of fabrication and welding experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, drawings, work instructions, and safety procedures.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations involving dimensions, angles, tolerances, and layout measurements.
- Knowledge of welding symbols, welding techniques, basic metallurgy, fabrication practices, and applicable quality standards.
- Ability to produce welds that meet inspection and acceptance criteria.
- Ability to safely operate welding power sources, plasma cutters, oxy-fuel equipment, grinders, saws, material handling equipment, and measuring instruments.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds, with heavier items moved using approved lifting devices.
- Ability to work safely in manufacturing, fabrication, outdoor, elevated, or confined-space environments while using required PPE.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- PTO