Fabrication Tech

Classification: Non-exempt

Department: Fabrication

Reports to: Fabrication Supervisor  

Date: June 2025

Fabrication Tech

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/ Objectives

The Fabrication Tech fabricates raw metal into assemblies using tools such as welders, plasma cutters, shears, saws, lathes, metal workers, etc. Team members fabricate, inspect, debur, and perform general paint prep steps on clean metal.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Operates fabrication shop and machine shop machinery and equipment. Reads blueprints to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.

Builds jigs to specific lengths and correct measurements.

Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions. Examines weld for bead size and other specifications. 

Cleans or degreases weld joint or workpiece. Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes.  Prepares broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces.

Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust or scale from the workpiece. Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.

Positions and clamps workpieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture.

Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies or workpieces.

Sets up and performs maintenance on fab and machine shop machines and performs burning work.

Occasionally, may position the workpiece against stops or align layout marks with die or blade.

Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

Complies with all OSHA and PCE safety rules.

Operates any equipment needed to perform a job.

Accurately records time worked and allocates time to the appropriate job(s).

Competencies

Communication Proficiency.

Flexibility.

Initiative.

Learning Orientation.

Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.

Problem Solving/Analysis.

Technical Capacity.

Teamwork Orientation.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the manufacturing environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The team member must frequently lift or move items up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type & Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Opportunities to work extended hours and on the weekend, work may be optional or required as job duties demand. 

Travel

No travel is regularly expected for this position.    

Required Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED diploma, or three to six months’ related experience (in farming, construction, carpentry, or manufacturing) or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education & Experience

Fabrication certificate received from trade school.

Three to six months’+ work experience in fabrication or welding.

Three to six months’+ experience safely operating machines.

Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO)

Puck provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Puck complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Puck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Puck’s team members to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.