Fitter/Welder

DBM GLOBAL INC•Ottawa, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fitter/Welder assembles and fits structural, plate, and mechanical materials to drawing dimensions and welds a variety of materials in all positions. The role requires proficiency with trade skills, blueprints, and the heat reactions of structural metals, and the ability to meet certification requirements. Work supports fabrication for commercial building, bridge, and industrial projects. The position is based at the Ottawa shop in Ottawa, Kansas. It is an experienced, full-time skilled trades role. The company offers competitive market-based compensation and comprehensive health insurance benefits, and emphasizes 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 read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using all units of measure.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions using common-sense judgment and 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 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.
Receive and follow instructions, prints, sketches, and work orders.
Read and interpret blueprints, plan fitting operations, and ensure work conforms to drawings and notes.
Direct and assist with handling and spreading materials; assemble materials according to detail drawings and place detail material, bolts, drift pins, and other fastening devices as required.
Lay out work lines or fit up jigs when required; check, square, and scribe detail connections.
Clean material by grinding or chipping; burn, tack weld, 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 materials 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.
Follow safety rules and personal protective equipment requirements.
Perform other routine duties as directed by management.
Pass the required AWS D1.1 welding test and fitter test.