OPEN POSITION(S):  FABRICATOR / WELDER

DEPARTMENT:  Welding / Fabricating
LOCATION:  5107 Kissell Avenue, Altoona PA 16601
REPORTS TO:  Area Supervisor

JOB FUNCTION

Cutting of steel, such as Angle, Tube (Square & Rectangular), Flat Stock, Plate, and Rebar to accurate lengths using Saws, Plasma Arc, and Oxygen Acetylene Hand Torch.  Fit/position in fixture or frame for tack welding and proper finished structural weld.

BASIC SKILLS - essential for all positions within the manufacturing group 

• Accessing and reading prints
• Understanding and building to the print
• Accurate use of a tape measure or other measuring devices
• Daily use of manufacturing software for clocking production hours, referring to production scheduler, etc.

CORE SKILLS – essential to this position   

• Layout & fitting
• Welding
• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Cutting metal
• Fabricating metal
• Quality control checking

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Manufacturing environment - appropriate safety equipment and precautions required such as eye protection, face shield, welding helmet, gloves, foot protection, hearing protection, hard hat, welding jacket, welding gloves, etc.
• Lifting product up to 50 pounds
• Fast-paced work as needed
• Tobacco-free facility
• Dust and dirt from steel handling and cutting

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Observe all safety rules and policies at all times with materials and tools
• Receive and follow instructions from team leaders and supervisors
• Maintain quality standards as well as time standards
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, including ensuring that bulk materials are appropriately stocked at all times
• Notify Supervisor of any discrepancies on Bills of Material, Bills of Operation, Prints, and Products
• Scheduled overtime as production requires

ABOUT BLAIR COMPANIES

Since its inception as Central Blair Electric in 1959, Blair Companies has expanded into 21 diverse businesses, including the Image Group with signs, fixtures, lighting and architectural imaging; the Development Group with construction, maintenance contracting, coal and real estate; and the Venture Group, with stakes in a wide variety of businesses. Blair's 1000+ associates are largely based in Central PA, with additional offices in TN, TX and beyond serving the largest companies around the world. We believe our greatest asset is our hard-working loyal team of people. With a view of four generations and growing, we see our company and community as a deeply intertwined family.

We strive at Blair Companies to create a culture that provides ongoing rewards and career opportunities for our employees. Beyond compensation and benefits, feedback from our employees has demonstrated that there are many things that contribute to overall job satisfaction, including our focus on advancement opportunities, training and mutual respect. With this in mind, please see below for a brief overview of the benefits and policies that exist at Blair.

Drugs and Alcohol
We have the following polices in place: Pre-Employment, Post-Accident, Reasonable Suspicion and CDL Driver Testing as well as Random Screening.

Blair Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

WHY BLAIR COMPANIES IS DIFFERENT

Diversity in Business

• Blair Companies is comprised of four business units:
  • Signs
  • Fixtures & Millwork
  • Architectural Imaging
  • Lighting Distribution
• This allows the company to build off of each division to grow the company and provide long term stability
• Blair is a one-stop shop for our customers needs to open a new location or reimage an existing location. Services include:
  • Project Management
  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Installation & Service

Family Owned Company

• The idea of family is part of the company vision. Our four Company Values are:
  • Integrity
  • Excellence
  • Innovation
  • Family
• These values are important at Blair to the point they are part of our employee performance evaluations and raise process

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Medicine Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Option (FSA)
• Retirement Plan
• Free Life Insurance for all employees + additional available at group rates
• Paid Leave Program – up to 5 weeks per year based upon length of service
• Gainsharing Program – quarterly bonuses based upon company performance and service
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 15-Year Award / 25-Year Bonus
• Attendance Bonus
• Weekly Pay Schedule / Direct Deposit / Paperless Checks
• Loan Program through local Credit Union
• Travel Reimbursement
• Company Logo Uniforms & Products – distributed free annually
• Tools and Safety gear provided to all employees
• Easy access to replacement tools and work related items through vending system
• Safety Recognition reward coupons
• Company funded protective footwear program
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement program
• Break Area – with air conditioning, microwaves, refrigerators, and convenience store type vending system with Keurig machines
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free Bottled Spring Water

Training

• Blair provides training for new hires who have little or no experience for the position
• We also provide cross-training into other departments / positions
• We offer company-paid formal training programs, webinars, and off-site seminars

Career Advancement

• Manufacturing employees have career advancement opportunities through a unique “Pay for Skill Program” that allows them to advance within their own department and cross train to other departments when needed with the benefit for additional advancement
• Job Postings allow for internal candidates to apply before public
• Individual Performance Objectives (IPO) – allows for supervisor / employee to develop clear job progression goals

Company Culture

• Flexible work schedules promote healthier work-life balance
• Paid 15-min breaks
• Annual Employee Picnic
• Annual Holiday Party
• Events – Halloween costume contest, Team Jersey Days, Military Support Days, etc.
• Blair Cares – employee-run committee raises money to assist fellow employees in need
• Community / Sponsorship Donation program
• Blair Scholarship
• Casual dress environment in most areas
• Birthday and Anniversary Recognition

Communication

• Blair Information Center (BIC) – employee website accessible through any smart device for company events, news, forms and documents
• Quarterly Meetings with free catered lunch
• New Employee Welcome Meetings
• Employee Newsletter
• Bi-Weekly Manufacturing Update Meetings
• Monthly Lunch with Leadership Group
• Annual Employee Feedback Survey
• Open Door Policy
• Online Payroll Information System

Department-Specific Benefits

• Cell Phone Reimbursement Program
• Cold weather apparel provided at company cost
• Company issued laptops and tablets