Our Welder Fabricator job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Welder Fabricator role
Welder Fabricators use welding and fabrication processes to create metal products and structures. They measure, cut, and shape metals, then join them together using welding, brazing, soldering, and other fabrication techniques. They also inspect and test their work to ensure it meets quality standards.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Welder Fabricator is to join and repair metal components using welding and fabrication techniques. They are responsible for constructing and assembling products such as steel structures, tanks, pipes, and other equipment, as well as performing maintenance and repair work. They use a variety of welding and fabrication methods, such as arc welding, gas welding, and oxy-acetylene welding, to join and assemble components. They also use a variety of tools, such as grinders, drills, saws, and presses, to cut and shape metal components. Additionally, Welder Fabricators inspect and test completed products to ensure they meet quality standards.
Welder Fabricator Summary
A Welder Fabricator is a skilled professional who is responsible for creating and joining metal components by using welding techniques. The Welder Fabricator is responsible for analyzing blueprints, sketches and specifications to determine the appropriate welding techniques and materials required. They must be proficient in using a variety of welding tools and techniques, including MIG and TIG welding, as well as oxy-acetylene cutting and brazing. They must also be able to inspect and test welds to ensure they meet quality standards. The Welder Fabricator must adhere to safety regulations, and must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Welder Fabricator Duties
- Read and interpret drawings and welding symbols
- Set up and operate welding equipment to fabricate and repair metal parts
- Position and clamp work pieces together
- Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments
- Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications
- Maintain and repair equipment and replenish consumable materials
Welder Fabricator Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Interpreting Specifications
- Quality Control
Welder Fabricator Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and shop drawings
- Ability to use welding and fabrication equipment, such as oxygen-acetylene, MIG, TIG, plasma arc cutting, and arc welding equipment
- Ability to use hand tools, such as grinders, drills, and shears
- Ability to select materials, such as metals and alloys, according to specifications
- Ability to use mathematics, such as basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, to solve problems
- Ability to use a computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce welding and fabrication drawings
Personal Traits
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Ability to operate welding equipment
- Ability to use hand tools and measuring tools
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs