Class A Fitter / Welder - Day Shift

Zeeco•Broken Arrow, OK

About The Position

Zeeco is hiring a Class A Fitter / Welder to fit up and weld carbon steel and stainless steel assemblies in accordance with established Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and work instructions, achieving specified weld quality that meets post-weld testing criteria. The role includes maintaining welding equipment, tools, and supplies in safe working order; working effectively as part of a team; keeping the work area clean; and complying with HSE standards, including proper PPE use and safety procedures. The fitter/welder must be able to perform duties with little or no supervision. The position requires reading and understanding blueprints and engineering specifications, setting up and laying out work, reading weld symbols, and understanding joint configurations and mismatch tolerances. It also involves using measuring equipment, positioners, and pinwheels, performing job-related mathematical calculations including trigonometry and geometry, handling job paperwork and multiple priorities, and meeting deadlines under stress. Physical work includes operating welding equipment, rigging and moving heavy loads, and working in a shop environment with welding and industrial-equipment exposures while using required safety equipment. Overtime may be required. The posted pay range is $30–$40 per hour. A $4,500 signing bonus is offered after 120 days of employment. Zeeco describes its culture as people-centric, emphasizing mutual respect, personal encouragement, professional integrity, collaboration, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Requirements

Specialized welding training and/or at least 8 years of related welding experience with advanced demonstrated skill proficiency, or an equivalent combination of training, experience, and skill proficiency.
Skill in GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW welding processes.
Pass a 3G plate test in MIG/flux-core.
Pass a 6G all-TIG test using 1/2-inch Schedule 160 pipe.
Verifiable experience as a skilled fitter and passing a written fitter test.
Consistently demonstrate code-quality work.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to use various measuring equipment.
Demonstrated experience with setup, layout, blueprint reading, weld symbols, and joint configuration.
Familiarity with mismatch tolerances.
Ability to perform duties with little or no supervision.
Ability to interact effectively with people inside and outside the Company to accomplish job tasks.
Ability to work under stress, meet deadlines, maintain job-related paperwork, and handle multiple priorities.
Ability to stand for 8 or more hours per day, operate welding equipment, and lift or maneuver 70 pounds unassisted.
Ability to go up and down stairs, travel unaccompanied, communicate effectively, and perform work involving standing or walking throughout the workday, frequently stooping and kneeling.
Sufficient visual acuity, depth perception, and manual dexterity to perform job tasks and operate welding equipment.
Ability to tolerate a shop environment and welding and industrial-equipment manufacturing exposures, using appropriate safety equipment.
Must not present a risk of injury to self or others while performing Company duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the petrochemical industry.

Responsibilities

Fit up and weld carbon steel and stainless steel assemblies according to established WPS and work instructions.
Achieve specified weld quality that meets post-weld testing criteria.
Maintain welding equipment, tools, and supplies in safe working order.
Work effectively in a team-based environment and maintain a clean work area.
Meet HSE requirements, including proper use of required PPE and adherence to safety procedures.
Read and understand blueprints and engineering specifications; perform setup and layout and interpret weld symbols and joint configurations.
Use measuring equipment, positioners, and pinwheels.
Perform job-related mathematical calculations, including trigonometry and geometry.
Maintain and process job-related paperwork, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
Rig and operate equipment to move heavy loads.
Work overtime as required.