Fitter, Welder ​/ MIG​/MAG​/TIG

Overview

Primary Purpose Of This Position Weld steel parts for structural, plate, and misc. steel assemblies per shop drawings and AWS quality requirements.

Position
:
Fitter

FLSA Status
:
Non-Exempt (Hourly)

• Production Manager
• Shop Foreman

• Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances.
• Preheat and/or cut work pieces using a hand torch when required. Clean welds of excess weld, splatter or slag using chipping hammers, wire brushes or grinders.
• Fabricate sub-pieces of the overall assembly as trained and instructed.
• Identify shop drawing errors and discrepancies before or during early stages of fabrication.
• Operate forklifts, jib cranes, and overhead cranes in order to move materials.
• Consistently and reliably work scheduled hours at assigned locations.

• Ability to read, write, and perform higher arithmetic computations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions.
• Ability to understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and managers.
• Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on the progress of work and setting priorities for job completion.
• Skill in using tape measure or 1" rule.
• Ability to pass the fillet weld break test using the gas metal arc welding process.
• Ability to interpret, understand, and utilize cutting lists, shop orders, and shop drawings.
• Ability to operate a cutting torch to meet American Welding Society specifications.
• Ability to possess pride in own workmanship, demonstrate attention to detail, and work safely.
• Ability to operate forklifts, jib hoists, and overhead cranes in a safe and proper manner. Use and understand industry hand signals used for crane operations.
• Ability to multitask.

• Walk continuously over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift. Distances walked range from a few feet to 60-foot length of a steel beam.
• Lift weights up to 20 pounds from floor to chest continuously.
• Lift weights up to 35 pounds from floor to waist frequently during the work shift.

• Employee is expected to work 40 hours a week. Hours including overtime and weekends may be required based on welding needs.
• Hear sufficiently to be aware of safety issues.
• Visual ability to read and interpret cut lists and shop drawings. Safety glasses are required in the shop area.
• Exposure to heat, cold, wet and humid conditions in the shop area occasionally.
• Exposure to fumes, odors and dusts in the shop area occasionally.
• Exposure to solvents, greases, oils, and coolants occasionally.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment. PPE includes steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.

Square, Tape Measure, Weld Lead, 4 inch grinder, 9 inch grinder, Ball Peen Hammer, Sledge Hammer, Hand Torch, Wire Brushes, Chipping Hammers, Clamps, Stamping Taps, and Chains.

Welder, Overhead Crane, Jib Crane, Pallets, Saw Horses, and Forklifts.

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working as a welder for a steel fabricator or manufacturer, or a one-year degree or certificate in welding technology from a qualified trade school or college.

Required Experience

• Welding for a steel fabricator or manufacturer: 2 years

• High school or equivalent

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