Fitter Fabricator

Pillar Innovations•Grantsville, MD

1d•$20 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a skilled metalworker looking for a hands-on role in fabrication and machining? As a Shop Fitter/Fabricator, you’ll use your expertise in welding and metal fabrication to assemble components with precision, following blueprints, work orders, and instructions. This position requires proficiency in various gas metal welding techniques, as well as a strong understanding of different materials, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized metals. You’ll work with welding processes such as GMAW, GTAW, SAW, and SMAW, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship in every project. A keen eye for detail, the ability to read and interpret blueprints, and knowledge of welding symbols and dimensioning are essential for success in this role. With tiered levels based on certifications and project complexity, this is a great opportunity to refine your skills, take on new challenges, and grow within the fabrication and machining industry! There are two levels of Fitter Fabricators: Fitter Fabricator I – Holds a variety of welding certifications and can fit and fabricate basic to moderately complex jobs. Fitter Fabricator II – Able to fit and fabricate complex jobs and perform in a leadership capacity with an assigned welder. This individual will have a thorough understanding of all aspects of industrial fabrication and must be proficient with the products and services offered by the company and must be flexible and willing to work extended hours as needed.

Requirements

2+ years of welding and fabrication experience in an Industrial Metal Shop preferred
Must successfully complete a weld test required before employment
Ability to pass certifications in both GMAW and GTAW welding required within 30 days
Advanced ability in reading and interpreting blueprints to include dimensioning, welding symbols, etc.
Proficient in the use of manual plasma cutter and oxyfuel cutting torch
Possess advanced knowledge of metal plate types (steel, aluminum, stainless, galvanized, etc.) sizes, and shapes (beams, channels, angles, pipe, flat bar, etc.)
Experience with the use of an overhead crane
Valid driver’s license is required
This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate assigned equipment
Read and understand drawings and blueprints, and accurately execute work orders and quality assurance (QA) standards per job requirements
Identify, lay-out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications and/or prints using various measuring devices such as straightedge, combination square, gages, tape measures, etc. to ensure fabrications/assemblies conform to quality standards and specified design
Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies, using welding equipment
Perform structural welding using a variety of procedures, such as the groove weld, fillet weld complete joint penetration, and partial joint penetration
Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
Short/Long term disability
Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit's Summary) and 7 paid holidays
Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
Employee focused work environment
On-the-job mentoring and training
Internal job postings
Performance and salary reviews
Employee feedback program
Safety-first and drug free work environments
Bonuses and incentives for working safely
Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
Overtime available as applicable
Advancement through tailored employee career paths
Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
Applicant may also receive additional compensation based on the Company and individual's performances