Fitter​/Welder ; Steel

Northwest Pipe Company - Saginaw, 351 Longhorn Road, Saginaw, Texas, United States of America

Build Your Future at NWPX

At NWPX Infrastructure, we manufacture welded steel pipe and precast products that form the backbone of America’s water infrastructure. It’s work you can be proud of—and an opportunity to advance your career with a company committed to your professional growth and well‑being.

Our brands—Northwest Pipe Company, NWPX Park, and NWPX Geneva—set the standard for safety, quality, innovation, and performance. Guided by our core values of Accountability, Commitment
, and Teamwork
, our people work collaboratively to deliver reliable products and trusted service to our customers—while building stable, rewarding careers along the way.

For over 50 years, NWPX has been a leader in reliable water infrastructure solutions, and our people are the foundation of our success. Build your future with us and be part of a legacy grounded in water
.

WHAT NWPX OFFERS YOU:

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Bonus Potential
• Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Equal Opportunities and Safety

SUMMARY OF

JOB PURPOSE:

Under ongoing supervision, the Fitter-Welder fits elbows and welds, cleans and grinds fabricated products. Lays out, fit and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms while meeting all quality and safety standards. May assist in coordinating activities of welders for special welding techniques and/or procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fits elbow and attachment using torch & tack welding
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together
• Cuts products with torch and other tools.
• Gouges welds.
• Grinds welds and fabricated pieces
• Welds product according to plans and specifications
• Moves pipe with overhead crane.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in the departmental housekeeping and safety efforts and works collaboratively with other members of the department and production counterparts to ensure production workflow.

WORK HOURS / SHIFT

• Work hours vary or change from eight to twelve hours shifts based on operational needs.
• Must be able to work on Saturdays and overtime as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• SMAW weld qualified and/or the ability to pass weld test
• FCAW weld qualified and/or the ability to pass weld test
• SAW weld qualified and/or the ability to pass weld test
• Welding machines (wire & stick)
• Grinders
• Arc gouging equipment
• Torches
• Lock-out Tag-out
• Shear
• Hand Tools

EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE:

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• On the job training by other fitters who have experience, knowledge and insight into the job. Qualified by performance.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

FCAW weld qualified and/or the ability to pass weld test.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK…