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Prescott Metal, Inc. / EAM

Frame Fabricator

Prescott Metal, Inc. / EAM, Biddeford, Maine, us, 04007

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Frame Fabricator Department:

Production Reports To:

Frame Team Lead Classification:

Non-Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Layout, fit, MIG weld, and finish tubular‑steel parts with minimal or no supervision according to customer specifications in the allocated time.

Confirm that all safety measures are in place and operational, including welding screens before working.

Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on welding equipment.

Measure work‑piece dimensions throughout the frame fabrication operation to assure quality and the ability to replicate.

Recommend improvements to perform the job more efficiently.

Maintain a log of preventive maintenance on a daily/weekly schedule according to manufacturer recommendations.

Alert supervisor of any maintenance on a daily/weekly schedule according to manufacturer recommendations.

Observe tool and machine operation to detect work‑piece defects or welding machine malfunction.

Notify the supervisor of any problems and suggested changes that will allow jobs to run more efficiently.

Finish welds as specified by work order.

Keep work area clean, neat, and orderly and free of trip hazards.

Consider pallet weight and stacking methods to maintain safe capacity.

Miscellaneous duties as assigned to help Prescott achieve its goals.

In‑Process Inspection Requirements

Verify material type and material thickness.

Check for any material defects or damage.

Verify finish.

Verify orientation on every structural member.

Verify all outside dimensions after tack‑up.

Verify all lead‑in dimensions of cutouts and holes after tack‑up.

Verify quantity.

Verify all tapped holes are free of debris.

Verify weld splatter is removed as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High‑school diploma, trade school certificate, or equivalent.

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Interpret Job Travelers (work orders).

Understand cut lists and Bill of Materials (BOM).

Basic understanding of metallurgy for materials used.

Identify material types and gauges.

Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments.

Read Tape Measure, Dial Caliper, Versa Gauge, and other related measuring devices.

Convert decimals and fractions related to what shows on the Job Traveler/blueprints.

Proficiently interpret mechanical drawings.

Understand material shrinkage and expansion with the use of heat.

Certified on battery‑operated pallet jack, overhead crane, and welding equipment.

Physical Demands / Work Conditions

The Fabricator stands for 8‑10 hours per day, walking, stooping, and reaching, and frequently lifts or moves material up to 50 pounds.

Typical manufacturing environment subject to dust, metal shavings, machinery oil, and powder coating.

Required Personal Protective Equipment

Safety glasses (two forms of eye protection when operating grinders).

Use of leather apron/chaps while grinding.

Safety shoes.

Gloves or welding sleeves when handling material and welding.

Welding helmet with approved lens.

Earplugs while machinery is operating.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all‑inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Prescott Metal/EAM reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary. External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, as they become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed here) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management and medical professionals on a case‑by‑case basis.

This Job Description Is Approved By Prescott Management.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Machinery Manufacturing

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