METAL FABRICATOR

Are you passionate about welding/fabrication and looking for an opportunity to advance your career? If you are a self-starter with a great attitude and more than 1 year of welding experience, we have the perfect job for you!

We are seeking a talented METAL FABRICATOR to join our rock star metal manufacturing team. You will be mainly welding using MIG/TIG on aluminum, but also assisting with different cutting/fitting within the department in order to help fully with booth construction.

ABOUT THE TRADE GROUP:

• 3.8 Glassdoor rating
• Founded in 1987
• DFW Best and Brightest Companies to Work for 2021
• World Exhibition Stand Awards 2020 Winner
• Exhibitor Magazine's Find It - Top 40 Exhibit Producers 2020 Winner

The Trade Group is an award winning, full-service event marketing and creative design firm, specializing in trade shows, esports events and activations, corporate events, brand activations, retail merchandising, commercial graphics and experiential solutions. Since 1986, our team of live event, design and engineering experts has helped thousands of clients amplify their brands and successfully navigate a wide range of events and experiences. Clients rely on The Trade Group for: event ideation, creation and production; esports expertise; exhibit design and fabrication; graphic design and production; strategic marketing solutions; technology integration and more.

JOB SUMMARY:

Will work constructing Trade Show exhibits from start to finish. This position is responsible for cutting and milling of components required for assembly. Must be able to adhere to standards, do a quality job in a safe manner within an acceptable timeframe.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Read and interpret blue prints.
• Perform metal fabrication with heavy aluminum and steel to fabricate individual pieces.
• Clean, grind, cut, smooth both metal and wood sections as prep for finishing.
• Prepare for shipping to tradeshows nationwide.
• Able to do entire project on a short time table and without any supervision.
• Lifting, moving, and holding or clamping work pieces to table, into jigs, or into position as directed
• Maintaining a healthy and clean work environment for themselves and others.
• Follow company production procedures and policies.
• Ability to operate upcut saw.
• Ability to follow a cut list from a CAD drawing.
• Will be expected to operate various machinery such as drill presses and punch machines.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience reading simple to complex blue prints and instructions to complete assigned tasks.
• Experience completing operations at heights up to 25 ft., climbing and completing work on ladders, and lifting material.
• Ability to work accurately and quickly under company deadlines.
• Cooperative, courteous, flexible and good natured.
• Conscientious, persistent, resourceful, productive and active.
• Must have the ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships and deal with employees in an efficient and professional manner.
• Trade show experience a plus
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks and commitment to meeting and exceeding deadlines and goals.
• Valid drivers license.