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ITAC

Shop Welder/Fabricator

Place: Chester, Virginia, United States
Pay: $45k to $65k
Posted: Yesterday

Applies on apply.workable.com

The role

ITAC serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects. We also offer specialty services including power systems services and products, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection services and equipment. Founded in 1988 on a dream and a $5K loan, ITAC is a true success story. From humble beginnings to an ENR-Ranked Top Design Firm with a nationwide footprint and over 450 employees operating from 6 offices in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, we provide Fortune 500 companies with innovative design-build solutions. We specialize in power generation & utilities, chemicals, food & beverage, forest products, advanced manufacturing, and minerals & metals.

ITAC’s purpose is to make life better. For our employees, this means providing them with the resources and flexibility they need to have both a rewarding career and a fulfilling family life. ITAC is 100% employee-owned. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Direct Stock Ownership, every team member has the unique opportunity to be an owner who shares in the company’s growth and earnings. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family.

We hire passionate and motivated people with an innovative mindset and the desire to grow. If the thought of challenging, fast-paced projects excites you, then you’ve come to the right place. At ITAC, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that works hard to make life better. For more information, visit itac.us.com .

Welder/Fabricator Job Summary

Assemble or fabricate mechanical parts, pieces, or products using a variety of tools and equipment according to required specifications in a manufacturing organization.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, weld symbols, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately create equipment and products.

Demonstrate proficiency in GMAW and GTAW processes across aluminum, steel, and stainless steel.

Utilize fabrication machinery safely, including press brakes, shears, and CNC plasma systems.

Operate power tools safely, including magnetic drills, hand-held screw guns, drill guns, and grinders.

Operate precision instruments such as calipers, weld gauges, tape measures, and other welding hand tools.

Maintain weld machines using preventative maintenance methods and continually evaluate performance to improve cycle times.

Create specific weldment set-ups and fixturing to meet strict geometric requirements.

Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards, and rework/repair parts according to engineering changes.

Collaborate productively with teammates to balance workloads, share technical expertise, and meet daily production targets.

Exhibit high professionalism through punctual attendance, a positive attitude, and constructive communication with management and staff.

Safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

Strict Safety Compliance: Adhere to all OSHA, industry, and company-specific safety policies, procedures, and hazard protocols at all times.

Mandatory PPE: Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment during working hours, including a welding helmet (with proper shade lens), safety glasses with side shields, steel-toe boots, ear protection, and flame-resistant welding jackets or sleeves.

Equipment Inspections: Inspect all welding machines, fabrication machinery, hand tools, and electrical cords for damage or defects before operation, and immediately tag and report any faulty equipment.

Hazard Awareness: Maintain constant awareness of the surrounding work environment, taking proactive steps to control sparks, flash, fumes, and trip hazards.

Incident Reporting: Promptly report all near-misses, injuries, equipment malfunctions, or unsafe shop conditions to management.

Cleanliness and Housekeeping: Keep the immediate weld station, machinery areas, and surrounding walkways clean, organized, and free of combustible materials or debris to prevent slips, trips, and fires.

Requirements

Qualification requirements

Must have at least 5 years experience

Logistics: Must possess own reliable transportation to ensure consistent and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts

Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED. 5 years of fabrication experience preferred. Must be able to pass a 4G plate test. Technical or vocational training/certification preferred.

Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment while showing respect, empathy, and integrity to all teammates.

Professional Conduct: Strong self-motivation, high attention to detail, and a commitment to representing the company professionally on the shop floor.

Problem Solving: Ability to perform work accurately and use critical thinking/reasoning to solve problems on the line.

Technical Literacy: Basic reading skills, ability to follow complex directions, and basic computer navigation skills.

Equipment and Training: Willingness and ability to complete training and pass testing for forklifts, lulls, rigging and overhead bridge cranes.

Physical demands and abilities

Physical Demands and Abilities

Regularly lift 30–50 pounds.

Regularly perform repetitive tasks with the manual dexterity required to assemble pieces quickly and accurately.

Safely operate a forklift in accordance with internal traffic and safety guidelines.

Schedule and Hours

Shift: Monday through Thursday

Hours: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Four 10-hour shifts)

Benefits

From internships to seasoned professionals, our growing company provides career opportunities for all levels of experience. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. For life’s challenges, we also provide our employees and their immediate families with certified chaplains for around-the-clock encouragement and support. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family. ITAC provides benefits such as

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k & ESOP

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Wellness Program

Safety Incentive Program

24/7 Chaplain Care

The typical base salary range for this position is between $45,000-$65,000