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Shaw Industries Inc Fabricator III in Chickamauga, Georgia
Job Title
Fabricator III
Position Overview
Shaw Industries is seeking a Fabricator III for 1st shift. This role involves manufacturing precision components and custom machinery parts through advanced fabrication, welding, and machining techniques. The Fabricator III is responsible for interpreting and developing mechanical drawings, selecting appropriate materials, and executing fabrication processes with a high level of accuracy, craftsmanship, and strict compliance with quality and tolerance standards. This position operates a broad range of CNC and manual equipment, performs material handling duties, maintains fabrication tools and machinery, and may lead small teams on remote assignments up to 10% of the time.
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex , COREtec , Shaw Floors, Patcraft , Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass , Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more .
Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.
Essential Duties:
Technical Skills & Math
- Apply mathematical skills including basic operations, fractions/decimals, units of measurement, Cartesian coordinates, and trigonometry (sine, cosine, tangent, angles, radii).
Shop Equipment & Machining
Operate basic shop equipment including horizontal/vertical band saws, tap heads, drill/drivers, port-a-band, reciprocating saws, sanders, grinders, and hydraulic presses.
Fabricate machine parts using CNC press brake, box and pan brake, sheet roller, Beverly shear, and custom jigs/fixtures.
Perform production setup using jigs, fixtures, and table clamps.
Visualize, design, and build custom jigs and fixtures for machining and fabrication.
Welding & Hot Work
Perform MIG welding, TIG welding (AC and DC), oxy-fuel cutting/setup, and plasma cutting.
Weld all grades of steel (mild, stainless, A36, etc.) and aluminum proficiently.
Fabricate and weld within required tolerances:
Layout and cut dimension: ±1/32” maintaining square, level, and plumb conditions
Fabrication dimension: ±1/16”
Blueprints & Layout
Read, interpret, and create mechanical assembly drawings by hand and with software, including material sizes, specifications, and tolerances.
Lay out rectangular patterns, bolt circles, angles, keyway locations, and matching or large parts.
Identify different metal types and select appropriate materials for each application.
Material Handling
Perform hoisting and rigging operations with assistance; operate overhead cranes, jib hoists, and lift trucks.
Plan and execute critical lifts and machinery removal/installation with supervisor assistance.
Planning & Quality
Plan and execute fabrication jobs from start to finish.
Perform preventive maintenance on fabrication equipment.
Produce high quality, functional, and visually clean fabrications with pride in workmanship.
Leadership
- Train and mentor upcoming Fabricators.
Non-Essential Duties:
Maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free work area.
Participate in training and development activities as required.
Work overtime when necessary to meet production needs.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Engineering Manager.
Position Requirements:
2 year technical diploma in welding, joining, or related field and 2 years of fabrication experience OR 3-4 years of fabrication experience.
Demonstrated ability to fabricate and weld within required tolerances:
Square, level, plumb, layout, and cut dimension: ±1/32”
Fabrication dimension: ±1/16”
Ability to self-motivate and work with minimal supervision.
Must provide personal, basic hand tools.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
Preferred but Not Required
CNC plasma training
CNC brake press training
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Certification
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Certification
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Certification
Working Conditions
Must have the physical ability to perform all job functions.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, and bend for up to 8 hours per day.
Must safely and effectively operate machining, fabrication, and shop equipment while following all required safety procedures and PPE guidelines.
Shaw Employee Benefits Include:
Health, Dental , and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Shaw Family Health and Dental Centers*
Behavioral and Mental Health Support
Paid Time Off
Bereavement and Holiday Pay
Paid Parental Leave and Leave of Absence Pay
Employee Discounts
Wellness Incentive Program
Career Development & Education Assistance
401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan
Disability & Life Insurance
Financial and Retirement Planning
Medical & Social Security Assistance
And more .
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.