Fitter/Welder

Dbm Global•Ottawa, KS

11d

About The Position

The Production Fitter-Welder assembles and fits structural, plate, and mechanical materials according to drawing dimensions, and welds a variety of materials and structural metals. The position requires proficiency in all welding positions, knowledge of blueprints and the heat reactions of structural metals, and the ability to meet applicable welding procedures and certification requirements. Work supports fabrication projects in commercial building, bridge, and industrial sectors. The company offers competitive market-based compensation and comprehensive health insurance benefits, and emphasizes professional development and long-term career growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and/or 12 months of stable work experience.
Pass the required weld test and fitter test.
Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints.
Perform basic arithmetic using all units of measure.
Apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
AWS D1.1 weld test certification.

Responsibilities

Follow applicable welding procedures, including AWS and AISC requirements.
Weld on ground level, above ground, and below ground in any required position.
Chip, peen, and grind material to prepare for welding or finish work.
Weld structural materials such as plates, sheets, girders, and tanks, including occasional uncommon structural or machine metals under close tolerances.
Straighten materials using heat or flame.
Perform gouging and scarfing as needed.
Take and pass the welding test in accordance with AWS D1.1.
Receive and interpret instructions, prints, sketches, and work orders; read blueprints and plan fitting operations.
Direct and assist with handling and spreading materials, and assemble them according to detail drawings.
Handle and place detail materials in assemblies and place bolts, drift pins, and other fasteners in their proper locations.
Lay out work lines or fit up jigs when required; check, square, and scribe detail connections.
Ensure work conforms to drawings and notes.
Clean material by grinding or chipping.
Burn and tack-weld materials for assembly.
Burn, cope, bevel, and straighten material; perform minor layout.
Spot-paint identification marks.
Move material to and from the work area and move welding equipment to material when necessary.
Position component parts on a table using a fixture or jib, and tack them when required.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Perform other routine duties as directed by management.
Follow all safety rules and personal protective equipment requirements.