Fabricator Lead

Fincantieri ACE Marine, a Fincantieri Marine Group company, currently has an opportunity for an Aluminum Fabricator Lead at the Green Bay, Wisconsin location.

Fincantieri ACE Marine is a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled aluminum construction facility.
Purposely designed for assembly-line manufacturing of aluminum vessels, the facility uses
innovative modular construction techniques and component manufacturing. Efficiencies in
production are achieved by allowing modules to be pre-outfitted to a very high degree while
internal compartments are still very accessible.

Benefits: Fincantieri ACE Marine offers 4, 10 hour shifts, no weekends, 3 weeks paid vacation,
plus competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, and more!

POSITION SUMMARY:
This aluminum fabricator position is considered a Lead Position and is responsible for directing and
leading as many as (12) sub-level fabricators. The Lead will be expected to control safety, material,
schedule and the overall performance of his work station and team. In addition to these
responsibilities the Lead shall assemble (fit) aluminum components/parts and completely weld out
assembly. Set-up of welding equipment IAW approved procedures and preparation of parts in
accordance with cleanliness standards, specifications and standard work instructions. Ability to fit
and weld work to close tolerances, and understand distortion control of aluminum weldment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide leadership and direction to sub-level fabricators. Instill a sense of enthusiasm
and pride for quality workmanship, develop an attitude for Safety Awareness in the
work force.
* Manage the work station fabricators, construction material, schedule, quality and
overall performance of the stations team.
* Provide information on employee discipline.
* Verify sub-level fabricators are performing all work IAW contract specifications and
completing self-inspections.
* Perform QC inspections of all completed work and schedule the QA Inspections.
* Correct and track all deficiencies, provide additional instruction or guidance when
required to eliminate future reoccurrences.
* Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout/assembly sequence
of aluminum weldments.
* Determine required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of
metallurgy, geometry, welding techniques and standard procedures/processes
provided by the company.
* Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to
specifications/drawings using straight edge, combination square, calipers and ruler.
* Cut aluminum plate/shapes using powered saws and hand shears.
* Weld or tack aluminum parts together using spot welding gun or FCAW equipment.
* Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
* Examine work piece for defects and measures work piece with straight edge or
template to ensure conformance with specifications.
* Climb ladders or work on scaffolds to assemble components.
* Signal crane operator to move large work pieces.
* Dismantle aluminum assemblies or cuts scrap metal, using saws, routers or plasmaarc equipment.
* Position and secure parts using hoist, crane, wire and banding machine, or hand tools.
* Fuse parts together, seals tension points and adds metal to build up parts.
* Observe tests on welded surfaces such as hydrostatic, x-ray and dimension
tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
* Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances using micrometer, caliper and precision
measuring instruments.
* Remove rough spots from work piece using portable sander, hand file or scraper.
* Heat, form and dress metal parts using hand tools, torch or arc welding equipment.
* Develop templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
* Must be able to lift 50 pounds
* Must be able to bend, squat and kneel frequently
* May be required to work in confined or enclosed spaces
* Must be 18 years of age
* Must be U.S. Person status

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* High school diploma or equivalent is required.
* Six years of related welding experience and/or training is preferred.
* A general knowledge of blueprints and hand tools is required.
* Carpentry or other fabrication/construction experience is a plus.

COMPETENCIES: SPARC
* Safety first
* People oriented, determined to assist where able
* Accountability and Ownership: Demonstrate a sense of urgency, ownership in your role
* Respect peoples differences and be open to differing opinions and beliefs
* Willing to engage in improving the work process at the lowest level to the top of the
organization.

Fincantieri ACE Marine offers competitive pay with benefits to permanent employees in a growthoriented environment. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Apply online
at https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=2155013&d=FMG-External

Fincantieri ACE Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and
promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are
encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected
veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.