Fitter/Welder First Shift

Huntington Steel & Supply Co•Huntington, WV

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Fitter/Welder HOURS: 40 hours/week Monday through Friday; 6am - 2:30pm Work flexible hours with overtime, including Saturdays. . REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor SUMMARY: Joins parts using knowledge of welding techniques and within the allowed parameters of the Welding Procedure Specifications. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Weld or tack weld metal parts together (flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions) using GMAW or SMAW processes. Inquire if material types appear dissimilar. Properly assemble oxy/fuel torch and set pressures accordingly. Preheats work pieces preparatory to welding or bending, using oxy/fuel torch. Operate overhead cranes. Cleans work pieces, using file, scraper, wire brush or grinder. Understand General Weld symbols Weld in 2 positions (vertical/flat) Certified in accordance with Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS’s) written by Huntington Steel & Supply Co and in accordance with the American Welding Society criteria/standards. General drawing knowledge ( are all parts there?) Follow WPS’s and properly setup/adjust welding machine volts, amps, wire speed, and shielding gas flow rate. Ability to identify various types of materials Capable of completing various types of paperwork Ability to correctly use the timekeeping system Capable of completing various types of paperwork with 95 % accuracy Efficiency evaluation of at least 90 % Quality evaluation of at least 90 % Other duties as assigned. JOB-RELATED CHARACTERISTICS: Follows safety rules/practices and is safety conscious at all times. Maintains good attitude with customers and company employees. Must have good hygiene, work ethic, understand punctuality and ability to work independently. Works in teams to produce quality and appropriate quantities of products to meet customer needs. Possess an energetic, enthusiastic and self-starting attitude. Possess good math skills Possess excellent measuring skills, with ability to read and understand foot/inch/fractions down to 1/32 of an inch. Maintain a good attitude toward fast paced change, lean manufacturing and multi-tasking. Dependable and regular attendance necessary.

Requirements

Certified in accordance with Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS’s) written by Huntington Steel & Supply Co and in accordance with the American Welding Society criteria/standards.
Individuals must be able to perform each essential duty at a minimum satisfactory level.
Individuals must possess the required education/experience, job related characteristics and specialized skills/certifications.
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
Climb ladders
Able to stand for long periods of time.
Factory setting; hot and cold temperatures; noisy conditions.
Able to lift 80 lbs.
Follows safety rules/practices and is safety conscious at all times.
Maintains good attitude with customers and company employees.
Must have good hygiene, work ethic, understand punctuality and ability to work independently.
Works in teams to produce quality and appropriate quantities of products to meet customer needs.
Possess an energetic, enthusiastic and self-starting attitude.
Possess good math skills
Possess excellent measuring skills, with ability to read and understand foot/inch/fractions down to 1/32 of an inch.
Maintain a good attitude toward fast paced change, lean manufacturing and multi-tasking.
Dependable and regular attendance necessary.

Responsibilities

Weld or tack weld metal parts together (flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions) using GMAW or SMAW processes.
Inquire if material types appear dissimilar.
Properly assemble oxy/fuel torch and set pressures accordingly.
Preheats work pieces preparatory to welding or bending, using oxy/fuel torch.
Operate overhead cranes.
Cleans work pieces, using file, scraper, wire brush or grinder.
Understand General Weld symbols
Weld in 2 positions (vertical/flat)
Certified in accordance with Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS’s) written by Huntington Steel & Supply Co and in accordance with the American Welding Society criteria/standards.
General drawing knowledge ( are all parts there?)
Follow WPS’s and properly setup/adjust welding machine volts, amps, wire speed, and shielding gas flow rate.
Ability to identify various types of materials
Capable of completing various types of paperwork
Ability to correctly use the timekeeping system
Capable of completing various types of paperwork with 95 % accuracy
Efficiency evaluation of at least 90 %
Quality evaluation of at least 90 %
Other duties as assigned.