Fabrication Technician

Job Description

Danfoss in Ames has an opening for a Fabrication Technician. The hours for this position are Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 2:00 pm with the potential for overtime.

The Fabricator/Welder/designer is responsible for the fabrication, welding, repair or retrofitting of equipment for the facilities. The positions services performed may include, though is not limited to: Layout/shop math related to complex metal fabrication, material reduction, fitting, tacking, welding, assembly of components, and shop cleanliness.  Fabrication equipment and forklift operations when trained and authorized to perform such duties. Machine setup, assembly of components, custom fabrication, Material preparation, etc.  This position will be responsible for helping in the design of lifting devices for the facility to ensure a safe and ergonomic workplace.  CAD will be utilized in the design phase for lifting devices and to make files compatible for utilizing a waterjet machine.  You will need to adhere to customer drawings and specifications to produce the best product for the customer.

Employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of employment which include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, annual bonus program, paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, a great working environment including 100% climate-controlled facility and much more! Danfoss offers 3 weeks paid PTO accrued over each bi-weekly paycheck plus 13 paid holidays including annual paid shutdown week between Christmas and New Year’s. We pride ourselves on growing our human potential and encourage career growth within our facilities.

Job Responsibilities

The responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to, the following.

• Utilizing MIG, TIG, and stick welding to manufacture items and components
• Welding or joining metals and other materials per customer specification and prints
• Operate a wide range of tools, machinery, and welding equipment
• Properly utilize required safety protective equipment
• Cleaning work area, tools, and equipment daily
• Utilize CAD software to design projects and lifting devices
• Represent Danfoss in a professional courteous manner and bridge communication with all departments and customers to ensure a proper job is completed to customer satisfaction.

Background & Skills

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills:

Required:

High School diploma or GED. Minimum 1-2 years experience in welding and fabrication, ability to draw using AUTOCAD, flexibility to work overtime as required

Preferred qualifications:

Associates Degree in welding, welding certifications, 1-2years using AUTOCAD (or alike) CAD design software.

Job Criteria: 

Individuals must be able stand, crouch, for long periods of time and be able to team lift heavy objects.  They must be a self-starter with a good attitude and have a safety-first mindset. 

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.