Reports to: Intercompany Forman

Position Summary: Perform fabrication for plate production.

Adhere to PDM’s Core Values:

• Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities.
• Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability. 
• Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
• Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
• Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.
• Pillars: 1) Safety, 2) Quality, 3) Happiness, 4) Performance

Responsibilities and Areas of Accountability: 

• Utilize all standard operating procedures in relation to plate fabrication and stud gunning
• Ensure that product standards, both as to quality and productivity are met
• Processing paper work with accuracy and detail
• Apply all safety measures when working in the shop and with machines/ hand tools
• Maintain a positive attitude 

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Ability to receive/read instructions and implement specific instructions
• Ability to review prints
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able to take and follow directions
• Knowledge of different material types (e.g. carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum.)
• Blueprint reading/interpretation
• Comprehension of AWS weld callouts
• Interpreting section and projected views of a 2D drawing
• GMAW (MIG) Welding Experience
• Minimum 6+ months on the job experience in flat and horizontal positions
• FCAW (fluxcore) is a plus
• General use of hand and power tools                
• Angle grinder, hammers, chisels, pry bars, clamps
• Layout tools
• Tape measure, squares, bevel squares, levels (all within 1/16”) 
• Oxy/Fuel Cutting Torch
• Safe operation and ability to cut materials ranging in ¼”-1” in thickness
• Forklift Experience is a plus
• Overhead crane operation is a plus
• General understanding of safe practices, methods and use of PPE
• Applicants must be able to walk and stand on feet for extended period of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs, crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder and be able to work long hours. This position works outdoors year-round and therefore subject to all weather conditions, sometimes to include extreme cold and heat.

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: 

• Maintain and operate cutting torches, stick and wire welding equipment. 
• Ability to read blueprints 
• 3+ years in a relevant area

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

PDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer