Fitter Welder

WESTERMAN INC•Catoosa, OK

2d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Fitter/Welder is responsible for preparing material surfaces to be welded per instructions. Will also operate various hand and power tools. This position must be able to weld as needed. This is a safety sensitive position.

Requirements

MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN OPEN ROOT 3G MIG/FLUXCORE FILL IN CAP WELD TEST
2 years of Fitter/Welding experience
6 months of previous material handling experience or equivalent knowledge
Basic safety training
Basic math skills & ability to read tape measure
Must have a firm understanding of volts and amps and be able to adjust accordingly
Basic data entry skills for maintenance breakdown calls
Capability to read and interpret blueprints, work order instructions, weld symbols, and operate required tools involved in position
Must understand and follow the quality policy and procedures – detect defects
Troubleshooting skills
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, up to entire length of shift
Must be able to exert moderate to heavy physical effort with lifting requirement up to 50 pounds
Must have a strong range of motion
Must be able to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend
Must be able to see, speak, and hear
Must be able to read instructions and all measuring devices
Must use fingers and hands to manipulate tools and small parts
Must be able to walk over both even and uneven surfaces
Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold
Must be able to wear appropriate PPE
Must be physically able to access all areas of the plant and grounds
Some aspects of this position may require working in tight quarters
Must be physically able to crawl in and out of vessels
Some aspects of this position may require close vision, depth perception, the ability to see small detail, and the ability to adjust focus
Must be able to operate an electric and pneumatic grinder safely

Responsibilities

Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, tape measure, level, jack stands, plasma cutter, oxy/acetylene torch, chalk line, and other hand tools as required
Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges and/or tape measure to ensure conformance with specifications
Prepare all material surfaces to be welded
Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as wire feed welder using GMAW and FCAW processes
Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding
Follows all safety policies and procedures
Consistently clocks into production jobs and maintains production averages at or above the expected standards
Coordinates and communicates effectively with all departments
Able to consistently maintain production averages at or above the expected standards
Other duties as assigned