Fabrication - Welder Technician

The Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) is currently seeking talented candidates for an Fabrication Technician at our Silver Springs, NV location. At NATC, our fabrication team supports a team of people who design, manufacture, and test innovative automotive solutions.

Founded in 1957, the Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) is a privately owned, independent test, evaluation, design and engineering facility offering development and testing to customers worldwide. NATC operates 6,600 acres of test courses, discrete test events, environmental chambers, shops, instrumentation facilities and blast and ballistic test areas to create an unparalleled testing area available to our staff to innovate and solve our customer's problems.

POSITION SUMMARY:

NATC is looking for a talented fabrication technician to weld, build, assemble, install, and repair parts, products and equipment. The fabrication technician fully analyzes all required blueprints, drawings, work orders, specifications and sketches in order to fabricate, shape, weld, repair and install desired products and/or parts. The successful candidate should have the ability to detect errors and correct through proper procedures and channels, plan and properly lay-out work using a variety of hand tools and precision measuring instruments and perform set-up and operate industrial machinery and equipment on a daily basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensures maintenance, fabrication and welding actions performed are in accordance with fabrication directives.
2. Must be able to read and understand technical manuals, design specifications, blueprints, SAE and metric drawings, prints etc.
3. Use hand welding and flame-cutting equipment to weld together metal components and parts or to cut, trim, or scarf metal objects to dimensions, as specified by layouts, work orders, or blueprints.
4. Position and clamp together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding.
5. Locate and repair cracks in equipment using inspection equipment and processes.
6. Accurately estimates hours and materials for scheduled jobs.
7. Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and Vernier calipers.
8. Performs related tasks such as thermo cutting and grinding.
9. Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes and increases size of metal parts.
10. Maintains records of actions performed on test and/or support vehicles.
11. Works effectively with Engineering, Test Technicians, Mechanics, and Customers in recommending design enhancements and productivity improvements.
12. Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
13. Inspects finished product for conformance to specifications.
14. Responsible for shop cleanliness and safety.
15. Other duties as assigned.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform tests in the field.
2. Assist in special projects.
3. Operate company vehicles in support of test operations.
4. Assist Maintenance shops with minor maintenance and pay-loading vehicles.

Pay:

Starting at $22

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school graduate or equivalent, four (4) years welding fabrication experience and applicable certifications (or the ability to obtain certifications within 1 year of satisfactory employment).
2. Extensive knowledge of structural, sheet metal repairs and modifications to include fabrication of sheet metal parts.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of estimating hours and materials for completing projects.
4. Complete knowledge of all related skill area machines, equipment and hand tools.
5. Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, including weld requirement symbology.
6. Knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various steel alloys, aluminum, and some exotic materials.
7. Working knowledge of fixturing and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.).
8. Working knowledge of conventional and precision measuring instruments.
9. Finish grinding applications using manual and power tools
10. Working knowledge and safe use of handtools.
11. Able to work in excess of 40 hours per week with varied work shifts.
12. Must possess a current Nevada Driver's License.
13. Must be computer literate with basic data base entry, report creation, and report generation skills.
14. Must be a detail-oriented person.
15. Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
16. Must be professional and personable and able to relate well with employees at all levels.

QUALITY STATEMENT:
It is the purpose of the Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) to pioneer value-added technical solutions with knowledge, excellence and integrity for our worldwide transportation partners, through personal commitment.

SAFETY STATEMENT:
It is the responsibility of all NATC employees to follow adopted safety policies and procedures and to take part in protecting themselves, their coworkers and the organization.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Hodges Transportation, Inc./NATC values a diverse workforce and as an Equal Opportunity Employer, NATC does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status legally protected by Federal, State, or Local law. NATC assures you that your opportunity with this Company depends solely on your qualifications and other job-related factors

Important Notice:

This position is not limited to those duties in the job description. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or deleted to meet the business needs of Hodges Transportation, Inc./NATC. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Notify Human Resources if you require any accommodation(s) to perform any of the essential functions of this position.

All employees of this Company are employees at will and, as such, are free to resign at any time without reason. The Company, likewise, retains the right to terminate an employee's employment at any time with or without reason or notice. Nothing contained in this document or any other document provided to the employee is intended to be, nor should it be, construed as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time. Any salary figures provided to an employee in annual or monthly terms are stated for the sake of convenience or to facilitate comparisons and are not intended and do not create an employment contract for any specific period of time.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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