Fitter/ Welder

JR Metal Works LLC•Town of West Kewaunee, WI

99d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fitter/ Welder is responsible for interpreting shop drawings and work instructions to accurately fit, align, and weld metal components in accordance with company quality standards and production schedules. The Fitter/Welder ensures all assemblies meet specifications, safety requirements, and customer expectations while contributing to an efficient and organized shop environment. This position plays a critical role in structural integrity, dimensional accuracy, and overall product quality.

Requirements

Ability to interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders.
Proficiency in fitting, aligning, and welding metal components.
Knowledge of welding processes and quality standards.
Skill in using measuring devices, fixtures, clamps, and jigs.
Ability to verify dimensions and tolerances.
Experience operating shop equipment such as grinders, torches, positioners, cranes, and forklifts (certification may be required).
Understanding of safety policies, PPE requirements, and OSHA regulations.
Commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work area.
Strong communication skills to report production issues and quality concerns.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 5S principles.
Certification to operate cranes and forklifts.

Responsibilities

Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders to determine material requirements, weld specifications, and assembly sequence.
Lay out, position, align, and fit structural components using appropriate measuring devices, fixtures, clamps, and jigs.
Perform welding processes in accordance with company quality standards.
Verify dimensions and tolerances prior to and after welding to ensure compliance with specifications.
Inspect completed welds for structural soundness, appearance, and conformance to quality requirements.
Identify and correct fit-up discrepancies, distortion, or alignment issues before final welding.
Operate shop equipment safely (e.g., grinders, torches, positioners, cranes, forklifts as certified).
Maintain a clean and organized work area in alignment with 5S and safety expectations.
Communicate production issues, material shortages, or quality concerns to supervision in a timely manner.
Adhere to all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and OSHA regulations.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce rework, and uphold company reputation.