Fitter Welder

Westerman, an employee-owned company, is a multiple site manufacturer of production and storage equipment within the oil, gas, and nuclear industries. Our equipment helps optimize well pad design, improve separation efficiency and lower overall equipment spend through high-performance surface separation and processing technology. Our equipment is setting new standards for performance and economics nationwide.

SUMMARY

The Fitter/Welder is responsible for preparing material surfaces to be welded per instructions. Will also operate various hand and power tools This position must be able to weld as needed. This is a safety sensitive position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Regular and punctual attendance at work is an essential job function of each position and is necessary to your individual effectiveness and that of your work group Regular and punctual attendance is required of all employees.

• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, tape measure, level, jack stands, plasma cutter, oxy/acetylene torch, chalk line, and other hand tools as required
• Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges and/or tape measure to ensure conformance with specifications
• Prepare all material surfaces to be welded
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as wire feed welder using GMAW and FCAW processes
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding
• Follows all safety policies and procedures
• Consistently clocks into production jobs and maintains production averages at or above the expected standards
• Coordinates and communicates effectively with all departments
• Able to consistently maintain production averages at or above the expected standards
• Other duties as assigned

SALARY

• $25-$28/hour, DOE

BENEFITS

• Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program

SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday
• Weekends as needed
• Day shift

LOCATION

5215 Arkansas Road

Catoosa, Oklahoma 74015

ON SITE

• Gym
• Barber
• Market

Westerman, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

QUALIFICATIONS

• **MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN OPEN ROOT 3G MIG/FLUXCORE FILL IN CAP WELD TEST**
• 2 years of Fitter/Welding experience
• 6 months of previous material handling experience or equivalent knowledge
• Basic safety training
• Basic math skills & ability to read tape measure
• Must have a firm understanding of volts and amps and be able to adjust accordingly
• Basic data entry skills for maintenance breakdown calls
• Capability to read and interpret blueprints, work order instructions, weld symbols, and operate required tools involved in position
• Must understand and follow the quality policy and procedures - detect defects
• Troubleshooting skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, up to entire length of shift
• Must be able to exert moderate to heavy physical effort with lifting requirement up to 50 pounds
• Must have a strong range of motion
• Must be able to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend
• Must be able to see, speak, and hear
• Must be able to read instructions and all measuring devices
• Must use fingers and hands to manipulate tools and small parts
• Must be able to walk over both even and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE
• Must be physically able to access all areas of the plant and grounds
• Some aspects of this position may require working in tight quarters
• Must be physically able to crawl in and out of vessels
• Some aspects of this position may require close vision, depth perception, the ability to see small detail, and the ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to operate an electric and pneumatic grinder safely