Fitter/Welder

DBM GLOBAL INC•Lindon, UT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Schuff Steel Production Fitter-Welder uses expertise in steel and/or bridge fabrication to help build complex projects in the commercial building, bridge, and industrial sectors. The role assembles and fits structural, plate, and mechanical materials to drawing dimensions and welds a variety of materials in all positions. The position requires proficiency in the trade, knowledge of blueprints and structural-metal heat reactions, and the ability to pass the required welding and fitter tests. The company offers competitive market-based compensation and comprehensive health insurance benefits and is committed to 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.
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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions using common-sense understanding, and to 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 at ground level, above ground, and below ground in required positions.
Chip, peen, and grind material to prepare for welding or finish work.
Weld structural materials such as plates, sheets, girders, and tanks, sometimes working with uncommon structural or machine metals under close tolerances for heat application and workmanship.
Straighten materials using heat or flame; perform gouging and scarfing as needed.
Receive instructions, prints, sketches, and work orders; read and interpret 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 jigs for positioning material; 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.
Burn, cope, bevel, and straighten material, and 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 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.