Job Description Job Description
Talascend is currently seeking a Metal Fabricator Welder for a contract opportunity with our client in Dearborn, Michigan.
Overview
The fabricator prepares, cuts, shapes, and welds metal using hand tools and fabrication equipment. This role provides fabrication support, performs independent project tasks, and may collaborate with customers to meet specifications and deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate or modify brackets and other components.
- Weld exhaust tubes and bosses.
- Operate band saws, material brakes, and material shears.
- Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, rough sketches, and engineering drawings to shape metal according to customer specifications.
- Keep shop equipment operating by following instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
- Participate in daily shop organization and cleanup.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 4 years of fabrication work experience.
- At least 2 years of tungsten inert gas (TIG) or metal inert gas (MIG) welding experience.
- At least 2 years of experience operating power brakes, shears, and bench machines.
- Intermediate technical knowledge of reading, understanding, and executing fabrication and welding blueprints, schematics, and codes.
- Knowledge of laying out material and taking measurements using a tape measure, scale, and height gauge.
- Ability to use a surface plate to lay out and locate material using X, Y, and Z coordinates.
- Ability to TIG and MIG weld steel, stainless steel, cast materials, and aluminum.
- Advanced knowledge of safely operating fabrication shop machinery, including plasma cutters, oxy-fuel torches, Bridgeport mills, lathes, drill presses, material shears, and press brakes.
- Ability to operate a vehicle lift.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented approach to work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certificate in welding technology or a related field.
Shift
Overtime and weekend work may be required.
Company Description
For over 65 years, Talascend has been at the leading edge of recruiting in the technical sector. From our global offices on four continents, we match first class talent with the best job opportunities in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare and IT. In a market where demand for skills is high and supply low, we're helping our customers to connect with the right people and companies for them - bringing together hiring managers, HR strategists and technical professionals to help complete projects on time and on budget.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Talascend is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
Company Description For over 65 years, Talascend has been at the leading edge of recruiting in the technical sector. From our global offices on four continents, we match first class talent with the best job opportunities in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare and IT. In a market where demand for skills is high and supply low, we're helping our customers to connect with the right people and companies for them - bringing together hiring managers, HR strategists and technical professionals to help complete projects on time and on budget. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. Talascend is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
