Job Details for Fabricator (Metal)
Position Summary: FKB is looking to hire a full-time Fabricator (Metal) to thrive in a fast-paced, creative setting and assist with all aspects of fabrication on the shop floor as they relate to metalwork. They are responsible for executing specific shop drawings and working with senior members of the Fabrication Team to bring projects to completion. The Fabricator will be expected to have excellent fabrication skills and deep knowledge of the discipline(s) that they were hired to focus on. The Fabricator will be asked to work on various machines, equipment, and materials to deliver a project to exacting specifications. Please include a resume, portfolio, and at least 3 professional references with your application.
**We are also open to engaging Fabricators on a temporary contract basis. Please indicate if you are open to contract work when you apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES | ACCOUNTABILITIES
The job responsibilities of our Fabricators include, but are not limited to:
Metal fabrication and welding, per design specifications and safety standards
Following fabrication instructions established by approved shop drawings and instructions from Senior Fabrication Team members
Proficiency in working with wood, metals, and other common construction materials & equipment to industry standards
Maintaining a streamlined workflow of materials through the shop throughout the process of fabrication, including the use of power tools, hand tools, and material handling equipment
Holding at minimum, or be willing to train for an OSHA 30 certification and adhering to OSHA standards, and all other safety and operations standards, including Company policies and procedures
Operating, or be willing to be trained on heavy equipment such as forklift, scissor lift, VRs
Operating other company vehicles such as flat bed trailers and box trucks
General upkeep and maintenance of all shop tools and equipment
Prepping and packaging products for shipment and delivery
Painting and finishing work, as needed
Participate in installations, where needed
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Fabrication
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Experience / Skills:
At least 1 year of experience with on-site installations
At least 1 year of shop experience and general knowledge of shop safety
Experience in an event-style production environment strongly preferred
Experience with general finishing, painting, carpentry, woodworking, and/or metal fabrication – requirements vary by position
Experience in construction management a plus
Knowledge base of rigging, driving trucks, forklifts and other heavy equipment strongly preferred
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication in high-stress environments
Ability to manage resources on-hand to fulfill task
Exceptional organizational skills
Comfortable working with a diverse range of materials and in diverse environments/settings
Ability to work late nights and weekends, on the rare occasion it’s necessary to meet a project or deliverable deadline
Ability to pivot into different projects that are in different stages/phases
We are a culture-oriented company. Alignment with our Core Values and Guiding Principles is critical.
Our Core Values:
What is right for our customers above all else
Creators, not duplicators
Obsessive attention to detail and planning
Proactive not reactive
Alignment with our Guiding Principles:
Of Service - Being of service is our driving mindset. We embody selflessness and go the extra mile to improve the experience of others.
Rigor - We do everything within our power to ensure successful outcomes. We're comprehensive and conscientious.
Committed - We are wholeheartedly dedicated to one another, our customers, and their goals.
Integrity - We always do what's right above all else.
Proactive - We take the initiative, anticipate what's next, and have a bias toward action.
Versatile - We're agile and operate successfully within ever-changing environments.
Ingenuity - We find ways to create solutions for our processes, products, and the quality of life for our people along the way.
Excellence - Uncompromising quality throughout everything we do.
Passion - We love what we do. Because life's too short to be miserable.
Uptempo - We move fast.