Job Purpose
The Fabricator/Welder at TerraWorks Industries is responsible for fabricating, assembling, repairing, and welding metal components and structures used in the company's industrial solutions. The role involves interpreting engineering drawings, selecting appropriate materials, operating welding and fabrication equipment, and ensuring that all finished products meet the required quality, safety, and dimensional standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Metal Fabrication and Welding
Fabricate metal components, frames, brackets, machine parts, and structural assemblies according to specifications.
Fabricate metal components, frames, brackets, machine parts, and structural assemblies according to specifications.
Perform welding operations using appropriate techniques, including MIG, TIG, and arc welding, as required.
Perform welding operations using appropriate techniques, including MIG, TIG, and arc welding, as required.
Cut, bend, drill, grind, shape, and assemble metal materials using workshop tools and machinery.
Cut, bend, drill, grind, shape, and assemble metal materials using workshop tools and machinery.
Repair damaged metal components, equipment, and industrial structures.
Repair damaged metal components, equipment, and industrial structures.
2. Technical Drawing and Measurements
Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, technical sketches, and fabrication instructions.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, technical sketches, and fabrication instructions.
Take accurate measurements and mark materials before cutting, drilling, or welding.
Take accurate measurements and mark materials before cutting, drilling, or welding.
Ensure fabricated components meet specified dimensions, tolerances, and design requirements.
Ensure fabricated components meet specified dimensions, tolerances, and design requirements.
3. Quality Control
Inspect welds, joints, and fabricated components for defects, cracks, distortion, and dimensional inaccuracies.
Inspect welds, joints, and fabricated components for defects, cracks, distortion, and dimensional inaccuracies.
Conduct necessary adjustments and finishing work to meet company quality standards.
Conduct necessary adjustments and finishing work to meet company quality standards.
Identify and report defective materials, faulty equipment, and fabrication challenges to the supervisor.
Identify and report defective materials, faulty equipment, and fabrication challenges to the supervisor.
4. Equipment and Workshop Maintenance
Operate welding machines, cutting equipment, grinders, drills, and other fabrication tools safely.
Operate welding machines, cutting equipment, grinders, drills, and other fabrication tools safely.
Perform routine checks and basic maintenance of workshop equipment.
Perform routine checks and basic maintenance of workshop equipment.
Keep tools, machinery, and workstations clean, organized, and in good working condition.
Keep tools, machinery, and workstations clean, organized, and in good working condition.
5. Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance
Follow workplace health and safety procedures when handling hot metals, welding equipment, gases, and electrical tools.
Follow workplace health and safety procedures when handling hot metals, welding equipment, gases, and electrical tools.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including welding helmets, gloves, safety boots, and protective clothing.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including welding helmets, gloves, safety boots, and protective clothing.
Maintain proper ventilation and observe fire prevention procedures during welding and cutting activities.
Maintain proper ventilation and observe fire prevention procedures during welding and cutting activities.
Ensure safe storage and handling of materials, tools, and hazardous substances.
Ensure safe storage and handling of materials, tools, and hazardous substances.
6. Production Support and Teamwork
Work closely with engineers, machine operators, technicians, and production supervisors to complete fabrication projects on schedule.
Work closely with engineers, machine operators, technicians, and production supervisors to complete fabrication projects on schedule.
Assist in equipment installation, assembly, modification, and maintenance projects.
Assist in equipment installation, assembly, modification, and maintenance projects.
Monitor material usage and minimize scrap and unnecessary wastage.
Monitor material usage and minimize scrap and unnecessary wastage.
Maintain accurate records of completed work, materials used, and reported equipment issues.
Maintain accurate records of completed work, materials used, and reported equipment issues.