Lead Fitter / Welder
About The Position
As a Lead Fitter/Welder, you will be responsible for fabricating a wide range of miscellaneous metal projects. This includes cutting and welding metal pieces and products using flame-cutting and hand-welding equipment. The position involves preparing, assembling, and tack welding parts, maintaining the work area and equipment, and performing structural welding using FCAW & SMAW. You will also align and fit parts according to specifications, remove high spots, cut bevels, and reshape metal workpieces. This role requires knowledge of metal fabrication, proficiency in MIG welding, and the ability to read blueprints.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Two years experience in a structural welding environment
- Ability to pass a Fillet Weld Test.
- Knowledge of metal and basic shop fabrication equipment.
- Knowledge and proficiency in MIG welding with the ability to pass a welding test.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Ability to withstand pressure and adapt to change.
- Ability to multi-task while meeting strict deadlines.
- Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
- Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of TIG welding is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, assemble, and tack weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
- Maintain, organize, and keep work area and equipment in operating condition.
- Hand-weld and/or flame-cut equipment to join metal components.
- Cut and scarf using an oxy-acetylene torch.
- Structural welding using FCAW & SMAW.
- Align and fit parts according to specifications using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
- Properly assemble and disassemble weld setups.
- Remove high spots and cut bevels using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torches.
- Reshape metal workpieces to establish specifications.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Drug-free workplace
- Information kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
