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Overview

The Fabricator position involves welding, machining, and assembly of sub-assemblies using various equipment and techniques in a NADCAP qualified facility. The role requires a combination of skills in welding, machining operations, and assembly/testing of parts based on engineering drawings and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Weld mild steel and stainless steel using TIG in a NADCAP qualified facility.
  • Square up and weld various geometries of components with minimal supervision.
  • Understand weld form symbols on engineering drawings and fillet sizes.
  • Perform tack welding and semi-automated autogenous fusion welding.
  • Make basic set-ups and operate manual and CNC machine tools.
  • Determine operational sequences and proper jigs, fixtures, and tools.
  • Use machinist’s hand tools and measuring instruments effectively.
  • Work from engineering drawings, schematics, and verbal instructions.
  • Set up and use hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical test equipment.
  • Perform assembly, sub-assembly, and final assembly of various products.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent education.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English.
  • Will be trained for AWS welding certification or equivalent.
  • Ability to operate standard and specialized equipment for production.
  • Ability to perform standard shop computations using technical math.
  • In-depth knowledge of geometric dimensions and tolerances.
  • Team-oriented mentality and willingness to work collaboratively.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Manufacturing environment with exposure to loud noises and machinery.
  • Candidates must meet the US persons criteria.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Springfield, NJ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across New Jersey currently run a median of $33/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $29–$40/hr across 88 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Springfield, NJ

Springfield, NJ currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 151 other active welding openings from 112 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Springfield, or widen the search to New Jersey.

Valcor Engineering Corporation currently has 2 other openings live in New Jersey, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are gpac (9), DC Fabricators (4), and WSP in the U.S. (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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