Position OverviewWelding Fabricators use a variety of raw materials and tools to prepare, weld, and fabricate metal structures and components. Responsibilities include reading and understanding assembly instructions or engineering blueprints, fabricating metal components or structures, adhering to a production schedule, and ensuring that parts are properly fitted, aligned, and secured.Key ResponsibilitiesReading and interpreting product schematics, assembly instructions, engineering blueprints, and welding symbols.Verifying dimensions and product specificationsMeasuring and marking out cutting and bending lines on materialSetting up and operating metalwork machinery including rollers, drill presses, tubing bending, brakes, and shears, horizontal bandsaw, vertical bandsaw.Ensuring that all parts are properly fitted, aligned, and securedEffectively manage and plan work to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervisionMaintain and clean shop equipment and tools to ensure they are always kept in safe and usable conditionBe willing and able to pivot to provide support to other departments in Production.Ensure that work conditions are safe and efficientSkill and Qualifications RequiredDemonstrated (3+ years) welding experience (Mig, TIG, and plasma cutting) on various materials (Steel, Chrome moly, aluminum alloys etc.) preferred.Proficiency with metal fabrication tools including shears, rollers, plasma cutting, tube benders, and drill presses, various saws, CNC press brake, CNC plasma cutting.Aptitude in using various mechanical hand tools and precision measurement toolsKnowledge of basic mathematical and computer skills.Demonstrate dependability, thoroughness, and excellent verbal communication skillsAbility to follow established procedures and practices; read instructions, and blueprints etc.A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelinesExcellent problem-solving/troubleshooting skillsKeen attention to detailBe able to achieve weld certification.Must be able to verify U.S. Person Status as defined by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).Ability to obtain security clearance if deemed necessary for position.Physical RequirementsProlonged periods of standing, sitting, lifting.Must be able to lift 45 pounds at times.Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.Benefits401(k) with employer matchDental InsuranceDisability InsuranceHealth InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Parental and Maternity LeaveLife InsurancePaid Time Off – 3 weeks per year to start (prorated in first year of employment)Continuing EducationAnnual Year End Paid Holiday ClosureEmployer Paid UniformsClassificationPosition is full-time, Non-ExemptPosition will report to the Fabrication Supervisor. The position requires full time work week spent in the shop/office. Normal hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00am-4:30pm and Friday 7:00am – 12:00pm. (Must be flexible to work additional hours as needed based on project requirements and deadlines). Travel is not expected to be a part of the job requirements.MSI Defense Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.