Welder/Fitter - Steel Fabrication Shop

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Required Skills:

• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience in FCAW welding/fitting, structural steel background preferred.
• Recognize and understand weld symbols.
• Accurately read a tape line.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Weld components in vertical or horizontal position.
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Understand and follow company and OSHA safety rules.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to constantly work in various indoor conditions including hot and cold temperatures, dust and noisy conditions.
• Must be able to lift a maximum weight up to 20 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to carry a maximum weight up to 20 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching forward, balancing, feeling, object handling, simple hand grasping, firm hand grasping, and operating controls will be required.
• Regular sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching overhead, stooping, and crouching will be required.
• Must be able to properly wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Matching 401 K
• Productivity Bonus
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Onsite free clinic