Fabricator Jobs in Muscatine, IA

A Fabricator in the maintenance and installation industry is responsible for designing, creating, and assembling various parts and structures made from raw materials like metal, plastic, and more. They interpret blueprints, specifications, and diagrams to accurately manufacture and install parts or structures. Fabricators usually work with heavy machinery such as grinders, drill presses, and other cutting machines. They perform quality checks on finished products and repair any faults or discrepancies. Regular maintenance of equipment and complying with safety regulations and standards are also an integral part of their role.

Important skills for a Fabricator include mechanical skills, physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints. They should also have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Some certifications that could be beneficial for a Fabricator include a Certification in Fabrication and Welding Technology, a Certificate in Sheet Metal Technology, or other relevant qualifications. Before becoming a Fabricator, a person may have roles such as a Machine Operator, a Welder, or an Apprentice in Fabrication.

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Mechanic-Heavy Equipment

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 1 day ago

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Insulation Metal Mechanic

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities and Duties: Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products. Use hand tools safely. Weld various metals using electric, gas, arc, etc....

Seasonal Grain Production Worker - New Boston, ILOperator

  • New Boston, IL (9 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Boston, IL (9 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Cargill's Agricultural Supply Chain (CASC) connects producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through sourcing, storing, trading, processing, and distributing, as well as...

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 3 days ago

Company Description Harsco Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource...

Grain Production Worker - Muscatine, IA

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 3 days ago

Cargills Agricultural Supply Chain (CASC) connects producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through sourcing, storing, trading, processing, and distributing, as well as offering...

Diesel Mechanic

  • Durant, IA (16 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Durant, IA (16 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Utilize hand tools and power tools, including pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, jacks, and hoists....

Welder

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 9 days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 9 days ago

Job Scope: TIG weld stainless and carbon steel Join and repair tubular products and metallic pipe components and assemblies as part of the pipelines Working in a processing plants Requirements OSHA...

Diesel Mechanic

  • Durant, IA (16 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Durant, IA (16 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Use hand tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists....

Service Shop Entry Technician (Diesel Mechanic)

  • Milan, IL (22 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Milan, IL (22 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

... Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities,...

Electrical & Instrument Mechanic

  • Durant, IA (16 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Durant, IA (16 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

Who We Are and What We Do: At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - solving the...

Mechanical Assembler

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 60+ days ago

Mechanical Assembler Are you a Mechanic who is looking for a good work culture and a company that cares for your well-being? SMS is the place for you. What we do: SMS group is an industrial...

Aircraft Mechanic Crew Chief

  • Milan, IL (22 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Milan, IL (22 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

Responsibilities of this position include: Manage all aspects of assigned aircraft projects including coordinating necessary resources, documentation, and communication with the appropriate...

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Salary for Fabricator Jobs in Muscatine, IA

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Highest Education Level

Fabricators in Muscatine, IA offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.1%
Associate's Degree
17.7%
Bachelor's Degree
11.4%
Master's Degree
3.0%
Some College
1.8%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%


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