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Big D Metalworks

Fabricator Opportunity

Well established Dallas based employee owned architectural metal company is looking to hire a Fabricator person with a focus on building relationships through strong product quality and exceptional customer service. Big D is a financially strong and stable company with a national presence in the commercial construction decorative stair and railing segment.

Position Description:

The Fabricator is a Team Member with at least two years of experience in fabrication techniques. The fabricator must also have certifications to consider themselves an expert in fabrication.  Fabricators are expected to remain up to standard for all certifications and safety certifications. The fabricator reports directly to the floor manager for instructions and for questions regarding projects.

Essential Functions and Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpreted drawings.
• Sets up and operate fabricating machinery (saws, drill press, metal rollers and other power tools and equipment).
• Sets up jigs and welds parts in place.
• Operates machines and uses hand tools and power tools to secure parts.
• Self-motivated.
• Performs quality, accurate and timely work
• Maintains work area organized and clean.
• Determines the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
• Operates a grinder to prep parts for welding
• Maintains equipment and does not compromise safety.
• Deftness and attention to detail.
• Fitting experienced.
• Test and inspects welded surface for flaws.
• Competence in Print reading.
• Proficiency in basic math.
• All in house training required to be able to be a productive team member.

Job Skill Requirements:

• Attention to detail.
• Certifications are as follows, but are NOT limited to, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW certifications with G1,G2, G3 and G4 positions are a plus.
• Fork lift operating certification.
• First aid and CPR.
• OSHA10 minimum.
• Be able to communicate with other team members.
• Writing and verbal communication skills.
• Motivated by a great work ethic and attitude.
• Proficiency in problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of project related decision making.
• Willingness to learn company processes and technology.
• Willing and be able to take directions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• 2 years of fabrication of metal products.
• 2+ years of construction industry experience.
• Ability and willingness to acquire credentials required of the position and for clients, i.e. OSHA, Safety, CPR.
• Self-motivated, self-starter.
• Dependable team player fitting in with existing company culture and enjoys challenges.
• Capable of passing a drug test.
• Eligible to work and live in the United States.
• Metal fabrication experience.
• Work on jobsites from time to time.
• Valid drivers license is a plus.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 80% of the time.
• The person in this position needs to work out on job sites for up to 25% of the time.
• Occasionally must be able to distinguish if equipment is on fire.
• Required to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment or materials on the job.
• Required to be able to climb ladders.

• Primarily a shop environment where there is a potential for physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, and noise.

• This position requires protective equipment that conforms to OSHA regulations.
• Must be able to work extended schedule required by job demands.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan: stock awarded to retirement accounts per ESOP guidelines
• Health Insurance, 401k, paid vacation, paid holidays
• Bonus plan (profit-sharing)

Big D Metalworks provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Big D Metalworks is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.