Fitter/Welder I-Night Shift

NWPX Infrastructure•Saginaw, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under ongoing supervision, the Fitter-Welder fits elbows and welds, cleans and grinds fabricated products. The role involves laying out, fitting, and fabricating metal components to assemble structural forms while meeting all quality and safety standards. The position may also assist in coordinating activities of welders for special welding techniques and/or procedures.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and interpret bar graphs
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
SMAW weld qualified and/or the ability to pass weld test
FCAW weld qualified and/or the ability to pass weld test
SAW weld qualified and/or the ability to pass weld test
Proficiency with welding machines (wire & stick)
Proficiency with grinders
Proficiency with arc gouging equipment
Proficiency with torches
Proficiency with overhead crane
Proficiency with Lock-out Tag-out procedures
Proficiency with small forklift
Proficiency with shear
Proficiency with misc. hand tools
One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
On the job training by other fitters who have experience, knowledge and insight into the job
Qualified by performance
FCAW weld qualified and/or the ability to pass weld test
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
Ability to wear a respirator

Responsibilities

Fits elbow and attachment using torch & tack welding
Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together
Cuts products with torch and other tools
Gouges welds
Grinds welds and fabricated pieces
Welds product according to plans and specifications
Completes proper documentation
Moves pipe with overhead crane
Assists in departmental housekeeping and safety efforts
Works collaboratively with other members of the department and production counterparts to ensure production workflow