Fitter/Welder

Dbm Global•Stockton, CA

About The Position

The Production Fitter-Welder assembles and fits structural, plate, and mechanical materials to drawing dimensions for commercial building, bridge, and industrial projects. The role welds a variety of materials in all positions and requires proficiency in trade skills, knowledge of blueprints and structural-metal heat reactions, and the ability to meet certification standards. Work must conform to drawings, notes, and applicable welding procedures. The position also involves fitting, layout, material handling, preparation and finishing, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. The company offers competitive market-based compensation, comprehensive health insurance benefits, and professional development opportunities for employees seeking a progressive long-term career.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and/or 12 months of stable work experience.
Pass the required weld test and fitter test.
AWS D1.1 weld-test certification.
Ability to use a variety of hand tools and welding equipment.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic across units of measure.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions using common-sense reasoning and to address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Follow applicable welding procedures, including AWS and AISC requirements.
Weld on the ground level, above ground, and below ground in required positions.
Chip, peen, and grind material to prepare it for welding or finish it.
Weld structural materials, including plates, sheets, girders, and tanks, sometimes involving uncommon structural or machine metals and close tolerances for heat application and workmanship.
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 material, assembling it according to detail drawings, and placing detail material, bolts, drift pins, and other fasteners in the 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 for assembly purposes.
Burn, cope, bevel, and straighten material; perform minor layout and 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 held by 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.