Welder Fabricator

Job Description

Your role

You will be part of our Welder Fabricator team reporting to Production Supervisor. Your mission is to build high-quality components that meet the exacting standards of our customers.. You will contribute directly to how we create high‑quality products and solutions for our customers.

Your day-to-day

• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy piping to required specifications.
• Fabricate parts and structures according to project requirements using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Inspect welds for quality and accuracy, making adjustments as needed to meet ISO 9001 and customer standards.
• Operate fork trucks, overhead cranes, jib cranes, and other mobile equipment for material movement.

This role involves standing for extended periods, working in a temperature-variable environment.

Your skills and experience

• 2+ years of hands-on welding experience, including MIG, TIG, and ARC welding.
• Strong knowledge of metal properties and structural fabrication, including stainless steel.
• Able to operate fabrication tools such as pipe rollers, beveling machines, and orbital welding systems.
• Experience working with preheat, interpass temperature control, and post‑weld heat treatment (PWHT).
• Proficiency in pipe preparation: beveling, root gap setup, fit up, and alignment.
• Excellent measuring and math skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Flexibility to work overtime, including weekends, is essential based on business needs
• Experience with piping runs and stainless-steel operations (code compliance preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently under deadlines.
• Welding certification or trade school education is a plus.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to work overtime, including weekends, is essential based on business needs
• Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, and P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams).
• Layout, align, and secure pipe sections using clamps, supports, and fixtures.
• Ability to follow standardized procedures with attention to detail
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team
• Reliability and a safety‑focused mindset
• Mandatory physical requirements: Must be able to consistently lift 35 lbs., squat, bend, and perform physical tasks as required. Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination are important.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Your compensation and benefits

At Atlas Copco Group, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation. Compensation is determined based on the position and its responsibilities, without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our compensation offering is designed to be locally relevant, competitive, and aligned with the expectations of current and future talent.

Beyond compensation, we believe that a rewarding career is about having opportunities to learn, grow, contribute, and develop in an environment built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At Atlas Copco Group, we support our people in building long-term careers while making a meaningful impact through their work.

Your location and working hours

This position is based at our Product Company in Michigan City IN,South Bend,IN,Chesterton IN, United States (US). Standard shifts are 8 hours. Flexibility to work overtime, including weekends, is essential based on business needs.

Why it is great to work with us

You are part of a production team that takes pride in doing things right the first time. You work with high‑quality tools and processes and learn from experienced colleagues. We focus on safety, quality, and teamwork, and we recognize and appreciate good work. You receive on‑the‑job training and have clear steps for career growth. There are opportunities to learn new tasks, tools, and technologies, and you are part of a team where your contribution matters every day. We offer stable working conditions, a healthy work‑life balance, and leaders who act fairly and support your development.

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:

Talent Acquisition: Melissa Barrier

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Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco Group enables technology that transforms the future. We innovate to develop products, services and solutions that are key to our customers' success. Our four business areas offer technologies for air and gas compression, vacuum and abatement, automated assembly and quality control, mobile energy management and power generation as well as portable and industrial flow technologies.

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Uniting curious minds

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Employment type: Full-time

Job type: On-Site

Posting End Date: 1/1/27

Functional area: Manufacturing

Legal Entity: Dekker Vacuum Technologies Inc

Country/Region:

City / Province: Michigan City IN,South Bend,IN,Chesterton IN