LEAD Fabricator/Welder Job Description – AC Corporation AC Corp is a Crete United company. As part of this nationwide network, we join an emerging leader in energy efficiency who is focused on making the places where we work, live, and play healthier. Together, we offer customers a multi-service solution to address needs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, network cabling, security, access control, and building automation. Trust Crete United and AC Corp to make every community better and the built environment more sustainable. Position: Lead Fabricator/Welder Typical Duties • Fabricate ductwork, air distribution accessories, and associated equipment for commercial, industrial, and institutional HVAC projects. • Read and interpret construction drawings to locate, measure, and outline installation areas. • Drill holes and install brackets, hangers, and other supports. • Fabricate complex ductwork fittings with precision. • Assist in moving, loading, and distributing materials and parts. • Install HVAC components such as coils, fans, and humidifiers. • Operate shop equipment including shears, press brakes, sheet rollers, hem saws, plasma cutters, and grinders. • Available to work overtime as needed, including evenings and weekends. Qualifications • Ability to weld to qualified procedures using GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG). • Minimum 2 years of experience in metal fabrication and hands on supervisory experience. • Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints. • Must pass MIG and TIG weld tests on stainless steel, carbon steel, galvanized steel, and aluminum during the interview. • Skilled in using hand tools, man lifts, platform lifts, forklifts, rigging, and erection equipment. • Capable of performing material take-offs and generating cut lists. • Demonstrates ability to follow detailed instructions with precision. • Positive, can-do attitude with a focus on safety and quality. AC Corp, a Crete United company is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. #LI-DNP Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: The incumbent performs skilled mechanical tasks in the installation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC pipeline systems. This person may occasionally oversee and direct the work of a small group of laborers. Base hourly rate of $22/hr - $34/hr KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Measures and marks pipes for cutting, threading, and welding. • Lays out full-scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related information from blueprints. • Plans pipe system layout, installation, and repair according to specifications. • Selects materials for projects, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic systems. • Attaches pipes to structures using hangers, brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment. • Inspects and tests installed systems and pipelines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other approved methods. • Assembles pipe sections, tubings, and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, and/or welding equipment. • Fills pipes with water/air and observes pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks. • Reviews blueprints and specifications to determine work details and procedures. • Locates and marks the position of pipe installations, connections, penetrations, and fixtures in structures using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels. • Measures, cuts, threads, and bends pipe using hand power tools or machines. • Cuts openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings using hand and power tools. • Hangs steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place. • Installs underground storm, sanitary, and water piping systems. • Uses specialized techniques, equipment, or materials to perform computer assisted welding of small pipes, and work with special piping used in microchip fabrication. • Inspects equipment, structures, and materials to identify the cause of errors, safety hazards, or other issues, and solutions or escalates them appropriately. • Facilitates knowledge transfer and teaches trade skills to less experienced tradespeople. CONDUCT STANDARDS: • Maintains appropriate Company confidentiality at all times. • Protects the assets of the Company and ethically upholds the Code of Conduct & Ethics in all situations. • Cultivates and promotes the “Hearts & Minds” safety culture. • Consistently exemplifies the Core Values of the Company (we CARE, we ACT WITH INTEGRITY, we are INNOVATIVE, and we are ACCOUNTABLE). WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Work tasks for this position are regularly performed in indoor/outdoor environments, intermittently in confined spaces, and routinely require the use of tools such as pipe dies, power threading and cutting machines, hammers, wrenches, torches, and channel locks. • Depending on the work location, the incumbent may be exposed to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, noise, poor ventilation/lighting, and other hazards or conditions typically associated with a construction job site. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • In performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to see, sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, bend, squat, reach above and below shoulders, balance, climb (stairs, scaffolding, ladders), and possess an appropriate degree of both visual acuity and manual dexterity. • S/he may occasionally be required to kneel, push, or pull, and rarely required to crawl. • This is considered a medium work position, which means possible exertion of up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to thirty (30) pounds of force frequently, and/or up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. • Employee should be able to drive a company vehicle daily to and from work locations. TRAVEL: • This position may require up to 15% travel. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Graduation from high school, vocational school, or training equivalent. • 5-8 years of related experience in pipefitting work on a variety of installations. • Ability to work from blueprints, sketches, and oral instructions under limited supervision. • Must be construction-document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of construction. • Demonstrated knowledge of the methods, practices, techniques, tools, and equipment employed in the joining, jointing, cutting, bending, threading of all types of HVAC piping and mechanical trades. • General knowledge of the hazards of the trade and necessary precautionary measures. • Willingness and ability to work nights and overtime on an as-needed basis. • Capacity to leverage leadership skills to facilitate learning, teamwork, and collaborative relationships. • Welding Certifications (A6G, carbon steel pipe, etc.). • Must have a valid driver's license. • Must have a driving record compliant with the Company's policies and MVR requirements, and consent to ongoing driving record monitoring by the Company. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Rigging and Signaling Certification. • Forklift Certification. • Aerial and Scissor Lift Certification. • Completed OSHA 30-Hour Training. • Current First Aid/CPR Certification. This job description is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by the individual who assumes this role, not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Company Description We are solution-focused to meet the varied needs of the commercial construction industry, KENDELL Doors & Hardware, offers a host of tailored services and high-quality products providing both function and aesthetics. As a partner to industry-leading manufacturers, we can provide complete opening solutions across our core market segments. At KENDELL Doors & Hardware, we scale our teams to meet project challenges and deliver specialized knowledge to any location wherever it may be needed. Our approach provides global expertise with a local perspective, bringing together the correct resources to deliver innovative application-based solutions that do more for customers and their communities. Job Description Perform welding activities or a combination of welding and finishing activities to complete final fabrication and assembly of hollow metal frames and wood doors. Use hand-welding equipment to weld or join metal components and grinding equipment to finish. Perform other general shop tasks. • Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly to obtain required configurations or positions for welding, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, clamps, tape measures and rulers. Cut/alter material components as needed. • Prepare, set up, and operate necessary tools and equipment's for welding job such as shielded metal arc, gas metal arc or other welding equipment's common to the trade. • Perform finishing tasks such as grinding, painting, etc. • Examine finished product and compare to order specifications. • Organize and put away incoming product/materials • Stage outgoing product for pick-up or delivery • Assist loading/unloading trucks and moving of material/product, may require use of forklift • Maintain cleanliness of workspace and assist with general shop maintenance • Alter hollow metal doors/wood doors as required, install lite kits • Make local deliveries (if necessary) • Perform on-site labor/service Qualifications • Previous welding experience preferred • Knowledge of welding machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance • Application of basic math and geometry • Ability to follow written, visual (drawings or images), and verbal instructions and work independently • Position may require a valid driver’s license and be insurable to drive • Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. • Willingness and able to work overtime as needed • Utilize technology for tracking hours and job progress (computers, iPad, etc.) Additional Information Benefits: Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance, as well as Voluntary Benefits, HSA & FSA, and Employee contribution to 401k. *Employer match, up to 4%. PTO and paid Holidays.. Hourly: Based on experience Hours: M-Th 7am-5pm and Fri 7 am-11 am Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening. This role is classified as safety-sensitive, and as such, is subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy. Drug screening will be conducted in accordance with federal regulations, including but not limited to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and applicable state and local laws. A positive drug test or failure to comply with the screening process will result in disqualification from employment. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position and may be modified based on position location and facility need. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as directed by management. All job requirements are subject to change over time, at the discretion of management, and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. If offered as a part-time position, wages will be non-exempt, paid at an hourly rate. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a welder in Greensboro, NC, often begins with a technical school program or apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning. According to the American Welding Society, the welding industry is expected to need around 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with a median annual salary of $45,190. In Greensboro, the average weekly wage for welders is approximately $1,750, with experienced professionals earning up to $2,000 per week. Trade schools, community colleges, and industry apprenticeships provide pathways to this lucrative career, offering strong earning potential and diverse specialization opportunities.
