Industrial Metal Fabrication Specialist

Pillar Innovations is a leading industrial solutions and service company with over 15 years of experience in the energy, mining, manufacturing, industrial construction, aggregate, and renewables industries.

We are seeking a skilled Shop Welder Fabrication & Machining to join our team. The successful candidate will utilize various welding techniques to weld and fabricate metal components as specified by blueprints, work orders, and oral instructions.

• Safely and efficiently operate assigned equipment
• Read, understand, and accurately execute work orders and quality assurance (QA) standards per job requirements
• Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies, using welding equipment
• Perform structural welding using a variety of procedures, such as the groove weld, fillet weld complete joint penetration, and partial joint penetration
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
• Perform quality checks during production to ensure parts/pieces meet tolerance requirements
• Follow proper procedures when defective parts are discovered
• Facilitate setups and changeovers within welding machine capacities
• Ignite, operate, and cut metal via oxy/acetylene and plasma torches and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc
• Secure workpieces and operate stops and guides for proper alignment
• Operates overhead and jib cranes to move, lift and place metals and weldments
• Exercise proper care, maintenance, and operation of company equipment
• Monitor and assist plant operations in accordance with company policies and plant standard operating procedures
• Perform any general work or other assignments necessary to ensure safe, clean, and efficient shop operations
• Obtain Competent Operator Certification and safely operate the overhead cranes
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and inspection of shop tools and equipment
• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times
• Assist with organizing materials and supplies for jobs
• Communicate and work effectively with shop personnel, supervisors, and managers to achieve project goals

• 2+ years of welding and/or fabrication experience in an industrial metal shop preferred
• Must successfully complete a weld test required prior to employment
• Ability to weld in either GMAW or GTAW, both preferred
• Proficient in the use of manual plasma cutter and oxyfuel cutting torch
• Possess knowledge of metal plate types (steel, aluminum, stainless, galvanized, etc.) sizes, and shapes (beams, channels, angles, pipe, flat bar, etc.) preferred
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in an industrial shop setting
• Ability to use measuring devices such as tape measures, squares, protractors, compasses, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude with experience in related tasks
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to read and interpret WPS with the ability to adjust machine settings to conform to WPS while maintaining desired arc
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Must be dependable, trustworthy, possess a positive attitude, and be willing to work independently or in a team environment
• Must possess strong math skills including adding, subtracting, decimals, and fractions
• Ability to effectively multitask
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize competing work assignments
• Experience with the use of an overhead crane preferred
• Valid drivers license is required

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, short/long term disability, paid time off, and holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
• Employee-focused work environment with on-the-job mentoring and training, internal job postings, performance and salary reviews, and employee feedback program
• Safety-first and drug-free work environments with bonuses and incentives for working safely, company-provided tools and basic safety equipment, and PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays, advancement through defined employee career paths, and financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children