Job Description

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking a highly motivated and seasoned Welder Fabricator with an eye for detail, a great attitude, strong ethics, and a vast fabricating aptitude. The ideal candidate for this position has prior welding experience and is mechanically inclined. The right person will have experience with metal fabrication.

** MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:**

• Assembles key components to existing vehicles, at assigned workstations, performing any combination of following tasks according to specifications and using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and production fixtures.
• Cut and shape metal from its raw form into parts that can be used for assembly or aftermarket purposes.
• Layout and assemble the work according to the specifications provided by sketches, prints, written instructions, and verbal directions.
• Establish the necessary metalworking equipment, such as rollers, drill presses, flame cutters, brakes, and shears.
• Make and assemble metal components.
• Grind and polish finished goods.
• Conduct quality inspections on the finished goods.
• Determine the number of materials, their thickness, and their needed sizes.
• Read and interpret specifications.
• Utilize measuring tools, blueprint lines, and index points, position and align subassemblies in fixtures or jigs.
• Create sub-assemblies by assembling prefabricated elements.
• Work accurately and precisely to achieve production deadlines.
• Make that the entire completed item was produced in line with type design specifications and was certified as complying with approved quality system criteria.
• Ascertain the project’s requirements, such as its scope, assembly sequences, and necessary techniques and supplies following the blueprints, drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
• Fasten seams or joints together with welds, bolts, cement, rivets, solder, caulks, metal drive clips, or bonds to assemble parts into products or to repair sheet metal objects.
• Utilize shears, hammers, punches, and drills to fabricate or modify items when working on construction sites.
• Choose sheet metal or nonmetallic material kinds and gauges following the product’s specifications.
• Move the finished pieces into place for installation and secure them.
• Transport prefabricated components to building locations to facilitate assembly and installation.
• Make holes in metal with a drill or a punch for screws, bolts, and rivets.
• Positions and fastens together body subassemblies, such as side frames, underbodies, doors, hoods, and trunk lids, to assemble vehicle bodies and truck cabs.
• Bolts, screws, clips, or otherwise fasten together parts to form subassemblies, such as doors, seats, instrument control panels, steering columns, and axle units.
• Installs mechanical and electrical components and systems, such as engine, transmission, and axle units; pumps; wire harnesses; instrument control panels; and exhaust, brake, and air-conditioning systems.
• Fits and adjusts doors, hoods, and trunk lids.
• Seals joints and seams, using caulking gun.
• Fastens seats, door paneling, headliners, carpeting, molding, and other trims into position.
• Fills vehicle systems with brake and transmission fluids, engine coolant, and oil.
• Experience with installing crash attenuator assemblies onto existing frames/chassis a plus.
• May verify quality of own work and write description of defects observed on documents attached to vehicle bodies.
• May work as member of assembly group and be assigned different workstations as production needs require.
• May participate in group meetings to exchange job-related information.

Qualifications

** EDUCATION:**

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical educational training in fabrication and automotive mechanics is preferred.

Experience:

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of clean driving.
• Experience in welding is required.
• 3 years of fabrication experience required.
• Basic mechanical knowledge to complete oil changes etc. during down time.
• Ability to understand blueprints, schematic diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Must have an eye for detail with excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, or within a team setting.

Additional Information

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Career Development
• Pay rate: $25+ DOE

** Come be a part of the DeAngelo family, today!**

DCS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment regulations. In the event an ADA accommodation is needed, DCS is happy to help all employees achieve gainful employment in an atmosphere where they are appreciated and respected. DCS offers subcontracting services to government agencies as such, candidates may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as criminal background checks, pre-employment, post-accident & reasonable impairment drug screenings, motor vehicle record checks, etc. as such, DCS complies with all federal and state regulatory guidelines including the FCRA.