Ornamental Metal Fabricator

Argent Fabrication • Full-time • Gardiner, New York State, United States • $24 - $35 / hour • 1w ago

Argent Fabrication is an Architectural Metal Fabrication company in Gardiner, NY. Renowned nationally, we specialize in custom architectural metal, kinetic architectural and produce the TK Collection in partnership with Olson Kundig.

Role Summary:

A fabricator is proficient in the use of all hand tools and primary shop equipment (Saws, welder, disc sander, drill press, shear) necessary to complete basic projects in the shop. They can adequately fixture material for assembly and are able to create a fabrication strategy to ensure projects comes out flat, straight, square, and dimensionally in tolerance of 1/32”. Fabricators work directly with project managers on independent projects or under lead fabricators on larger scale projects. A fabricator is eager to learn new tools and techniques to develop their skills and is willing to take direction from teammates.

Responsibilities:

Consistently produce quality, finished projects in a timely manner.
Collaborate with the Project Manager/lead fabricator to discuss means / methods for all aspects of project scope and mitigate potential challenges in the fabrication process.
Maintain quality control throughout the fabrication and installation process.
Safley operate and maintain fabrication tools and equipment.
Fabricate to a tolerance of 1/32” or less.
Perform installations, representing company onsite with customers and contractors. Provide status updates to Project Manager and / or Lead Fabricator.
Execute standard finishing techniques on fabricated pieces, when required.
Ensure that scopes are packed and crated correctly, when required.

Candidate Requirements:

Ability to read and interpret architectural & shop drawings.
TIG welding experience.
Be able to effectively communicate progress, feedback and concerns.
Work well on projects both independently and with members of the team.
Familiar with standard shop equipment: various types of saws, welders, drill press, shear, and forklift – Mill, Lathe, and press experience a plus.
Familiar with common shop hand tools and how to safely operate them: angle grinders, die grinders, orbital sanders, drill/drivers, magnetic drills, chop saw, table saw.
Standard hand tool possession for use in shop.
Safety awareness – understand and follow safety protocols and procedures.
Ability to travel for projects as necessary

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