Through the years, The IFH Group has enjoyed a reputation for quality work and prompt service. Today, The IFH Group is the largest manufacturer of small, customized fuel and hydraulic oil reservoir tanks in the country. In 2007, it moved to its present location and now occupies 131,000 Sq. Ft. of manufacturing space in Rock Falls, IL.
Primary Purpose
Fabrication is the process of building a usable product out of metal. The position of fabricator will be responsible for joining a variety of metal/steel parts with welding methods. A metal fabricator will prepare, weld, and fabricate metal products. This position is responsible for reading and interpreting blueprints and manufacturing according to specifications. A variety of materials are used in the fabrication process. As a fabricator, the position requires building and welding.
General Description
The position of fabricator is a skilled labor position. This position requires the fabricator to use hand welding equipment to build metal components and apply appropriate welds and techniques. Fabricators must be able to develop/fit parts and components to blueprint specifications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Weld components in multiple positions. (MIG)
- Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, and grind parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
- Read blueprints (critical) and use weld symbols provided on blueprints.
- Have a basic understanding of weld parameters for different materials and angles.
- Ensures a clean hand-off of good quality product to the next operation.
- General housekeeping of machine and workstation.
- You contribute to and promote a work environment that provides positive thinking, team spirit, quality work, safety, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing. Have fun and enjoy your job.
Minimum Experience And Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Experience working in an ordinarily noisy, fast-paced, industrial manufacturing environment. Follow written and verbal instructions and details to complete job orders and projects— solid understanding of metal fabrication concepts and processes.