Production Fabricator
Feld Entertainment
Job Summary
The Production Fabricator will assist the Fabrication Manager in supporting the Monster Jam Fleet Shop for parts fabrication, new chassis builds, chassis repairs, updates, touring props, equipment, and animatronics. This role involves performing chassis repairs and parts fabrication with minimal supervision, using hand and power tools safely, collaborating with technicians and managers, problem-solving complex construction techniques, and accepting assigned duties. The responsibilities include aligning, fitting, welding, measuring, laying out, and inspecting parts, studying specifications, gathering materials, and operating machinery. This position also requires the ability to travel both internationally and domestically approximately 25% of the time.
Must Have
- Perform chassis repairs and parts fabrication
- Use hand and power tools safely
- GMAW, TIG, and SMAW welding experience
- Mechanical knowledge and aptitude
Good to Have
- Vocational or voluntary certification in welding and fabrication
- Tubing welding, bending, notching, fitting, and installing experience
Job Description
- Able to perform chassis repairs and parts fabrication with minimal supervision with superior finish quality.
- Use hand and power tools in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Must be able to work closely with technicians, other fabricators, Fleet Operations Manager, and the Production Shop Manager to finish all projects by deadlines.
- Problem solves complex construction techniques and R&D new processes of chassis, parts, show props, and animatronics.
- Accept all other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
- 1-3 years related experience.
- GMAW, TIG, and SMAW welding experience required.
- A vocational certificate or voluntary certification in welding and fabrication is preferred.
- Tubing welding, tubing bending, notching, fitting, and installing experience preferred.
- Mechanical Knowledge and aptitude involving fabrication, metal work, and metal tubing work.
- Ability to calculate figures and apply theories of basic algebra, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Personal characteristics - team player, organized, task-oriented, quick learner, self-starter, critical thinking.
- The ability and willingness to travel internationally and domestically 25% of the time.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, and lift 75 lbs.
- Utilize technical drawings, blueprints, or other specifications to construct metal products, as well as several products ranging from sheet metal parts to tubing parts.
- Ability to provide logical solutions to complex problems and interpret a variety of requests or instructions.