Fabricator - DoD SkillBridge Program

Title : Fabricator I

Reports To : Fabrication Supervisor

FUNCTION

Welds metal components together to fabricate products, parts, or equipment. Repairs products or parts by straightening or reshaping by use of mechanical means with assistance from others, and with or without the use of heat and / or hydraulic equipment.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Welds in accordance with welding procedure specification (WPS) and customers workmanship standards, producing high quality welds which meet each customer requirement.
• Equipment is used and parts are handled in a manner that prevents personal injury and / or damage to equipment and / or manufactured goods.
• Routed standards are achieved while meeting quality expectations.
• Work is consistently sought to ensure high levels of productivity are achieved.
• Areas of waste are identified and removed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE / EDUCATION

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE / SKILL

RELATIONSHIPS

JOB ENVIRONMENT :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS :

Top Military Alignments :

Army MOSs (Best Entry-Level Matches) :

91E - Allied Trades Specialist (E-1 to E-4)

12W - Carpentry and Masonry Specialist (E-1 to E-4)

91B - Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (E-1 to E-4)

91A - M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer (E-1 to E-4)

91F - Small Arms / Artillery Repairer (E-1 to E-4)

12B - Combat Engineer (E-1 to E-4)

Navy / Coast Guard Rates :

HT - Hull Maintenance Technician (E-1 to E-4) - PERFECT MATCH! Basic to intermediate welding, fabrication, blueprint reading

SW - Steelworker (E-1 to E-4) - EXCELLENT MATCH! Construction, welding, fabrication, equipment operation

MM - Machinist's Mate (E-1 to E-4) - Basic fabrication, metalworking, quality control

EM - Electrician's Mate (E-1 to E-4) - Technical precision, basic blueprint interpretation

BU - Builder (E-1 to E-4) - Construction, basic fabrication, blueprint reading

Air Force AFSCs :

3E3X1 - Structural (E-1 to E-4) - EXCELLENT MATCH! Basic welding, fabrication, construction

2A7X3 - Aircraft Structural Maintenance (E-1 to E-4) - Basic fabrication, welding, quality standards

3E2X1 - Pavement and Construction Equipment (E-1 to E-4) - Basic equipment operation, construction

2A6X1 - Aerospace Propulsion (E-1 to E-4) - Basic metalwork, technical procedures

Marine Corps MOSs :

1316 - Metal Worker (E-1 to E-4) - PERFECT MATCH! Direct welding and basic fabrication

1345 - Engineer Equipment Operator (E-1 to E-4) - Equipment operation, basic construction

6046 - Aircraft Mechanic (E-1 to E-4) - Basic fabrication, welding, quality control

1371 - Combat Engineer (E-1 to E-4) - Construction, basic fabrication, blueprint reading

Ideal Candidate Profile :

E-1 to E-4 (Private to Corporal / Specialist) - Entry-level with some experience

2-6 years military experience - aligns with 1-3 years welding experience requirement

Basic welding training from military (MIG / TIG exposure)

Blueprint reading experience from technical military roles

Team-oriented - core military value

Security clearance (beneficial for defense contract work)

Transitioning within 180 days for SkillBridge eligibility

Key Skill Translations :

Basic Welding Processes - Military often provides MIG / TIG training

Blueprint Reading - Standard in military technical roles

Equipment Operation - Shears, ironworkers, cut-off saws (similar to military shop equipment)

Quality Control - Military standards often exceed civilian requirements

Safety Protocols - Deeply ingrained in military culture

Team Collaboration - Core military competency

Following Instructions - Fundamental military discipline

Defense Standards - Familiar with military specifications and AWS standards

Perfect SkillBridge Opportunity :

Strongest Candidates :

Navy HT (Hull Maintenance Technicians) - Direct welding / fabrication experience

Air Force 3E3X1 (Structural) - Construction and basic welding background

Army 91E (Allied Trades) - Basic welding and metalworking

Marine 1316 (Metal Workers) - Direct fabrication experience