Welder/Fitter

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for fitting and welding of parts using a MIG, TIG, stick welders, air arc machine,

and cutting torches as directed by standard work documents. Must be able to read engineering sketches, drawings, and understand welding symbols. Maintain a consistent workflow to ensure safe operation, quality product and consistent delivery.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confirm that all parts are available and correct before welding and fitting begins. Any discrepancies or problems are to be discussed with shop foreman. 
• Lay out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications.
• Determines required equipment, welding method and welding techniques.
• Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.
• Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
• Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
• Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.
• Follow blueprints to arrange metal pieces and temporarily fix them into position before welding.
• Assemble parts and tack per prints, drawings or by instruction of supervisor or shop foreman.
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Make recommendations for process improvements.
• Perform equipment inspections prior to use.
• Work with team to balance workload to meet On Time Delivery goals.
• Manage company resources to ensure budgetary integrity and client satisfaction.
• Deburr and grind metal as necessary to achieve proper surface texture.
• Maintain professionalism in speech and action at all times.
• Use various hand tools such as cutting torches, hand tools, drills, punches, tape measures, scrapers, grinders, and other types of finishing tools to ensure a quality product.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure parts to ensure conformance with specifications (weld, clean up splatter, grind areas if needed)
• Informs Shop Foreman of any problems with parts or discrepancies with shop drawings.
• Prepare items for inspection and notify shop foreman.
• Required to follow all company policies.
• Other tasks/duties as assigned by Management.
• Operate related equipment including forklifts, hoists, and slings.
• Keep work area clean, neat and orderly to ensure a safe and efficient workplace.
• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits while preforming the job function.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Continual use of hands, considerable arms, and legs as well as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling materials.
• Must be able to lift and maneuver 50 lbs. without physical restrictions.
• Must wear appropriate PPE at all times such as safety glasses, welding helmets, hearing protection, gloves and safety toe boots.
• Able to work in hot and cold environments during summer and winter months.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Must pass internal welding test.
• Must have the ability to read blueprints, layout parts to print, weld to print.
• Ability to understand and follow standard work.
• Knowledge of welding hazards and safety rules and procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 1-2 years of experience welding.
• High School/GED diploma preferred but not required.
• Able to work overtime if needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover and contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time without notice.