1st Shift Welder- Charlotte, NC

Steelfab • Charlotte, NC

277d

About The Position

SteelFab, Inc is seeking skilled Welders and/or Fitters to join our team at the Charlotte, NC facility. The ideal candidates will have the ability to cut and join metals and other materials, with knowledge of both welding and fitting being a plus. This position requires performing various welding tasks, operating machinery, and adhering to safety protocols.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. over shoulder height.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• FCAW (2G) and SMAW (2G) certification.
• Familiarity with weld symbols and procedures.
• Knowledge of WP1, WP2, and WP3 welding processes.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years' experience in manufacturing in the steel fabrication industry.
• Proficiency in the use of software, equipment, machines, tools, and electronic devices necessary for the job, including air arc, 90° angle grinder, crane, heating torch, and cutting torch.

Responsibilities

• Perform FCAW (2G) welding and pass 2G test in FCAW on 1” thick coupon.
• Pass 2G test in SMAW group 4 electrodes on 3/8” coupon.
• Operate air arc to remove steel (back gouging).
• Grind with 90° angle grinder.
• Operate pendent controlled bridge crane safely and efficiently.
• Read weld symbols and check weld size using weld fillet gauges.
• Heat material to required temperature using temperature sticks and heating torch/cutting torch.
• Set machines according to procedure charts.
• Use air chipper to chip off slag.
• Use natural gas tube heaters to pre-heat steel.
• Operate stud welder.
• Follow weld procedures as it applies to volts, amps & wire feed speed.
• Heat, straighten and know when to use pre-heat to offset distortion.
• Meet requirement of Class 'C' and 'B' welders with greater efficiency.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: High school or GED