Fitter Welder - NTS FW

Arrow Rock Recruiting•Crawfordsville, IN

13d

About The Position

The Fitter Welder works on a structural steel production team, fitting and welding structural steel components in accordance with engineering drawings and prints. The role requires producing quality work while meeting safety expectations, inspecting welds, and maintaining an organized work area. The position involves hands-on fabrication in an industrial manufacturing facility and requires working swing shifts; weekend and holiday work may be necessary as operating conditions require. Successful teammates are dependable, detail-oriented, communicate well, and can work independently and collaboratively.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Experience using measuring devices, including tape measures, gauges, and micrometers.
Ability to read and understand fabrication blueprints.
Knowledge of weld symbols and weld defects.
Ability to set up welding equipment to achieve specification-compliant welding and properly use an arc gouger.
Dependability, including reliability, responsibility, punctuality, and consistent attendance.
Problem-solving and judgment skills to identify production issues, evaluate options, and select appropriate solutions.
Time-management skills to prioritize tasks and adjust work to support efficient production.
Mechanical knowledge of welding machines, equipment, and consumables, including basic repair and maintenance.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with coworkers and adjacent departments.
Attention to detail and ability to complete fabrication tasks thoroughly to established expectations.

Nice To Haves

Ability to pass a 3G weld test within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of or experience using air arc gouging equipment and a plasma torch.
Ability to operate a standard overhead crane.

Responsibilities

Weld structural steel parts as specified by engineering drawings or prints.
Safely produce quality structural steel products and visually inspect welds to confirm components are welded correctly.
Set up welding machines to ensure welding meets specifications and properly use an arc gouger as applicable.
Obtain and maintain required welding certifications.
Use drawings, weld symbols, and measuring tools to support accurate fabrication.
Maintain housekeeping, safety practices, and an organized work area.
Communicate with upstream and downstream departments to coordinate production.
Identify and solve fabrication or process problems while maintaining line efficiency.
Work swing shifts and, as operating conditions require, weekends and holidays.
Follow and help uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.