Master Fitter Welder Hourly Pay Rate $29.63

Copeland•Cudahy, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Department Supervisor, the Master Fitter Welder I performs operations necessary to assemble, fit, weld, and test complete assemblies to comply with ASME code requirements. The finished product must meet or exceed customer specifications and production quality standards. This role involves following housekeeping procedures, complying with quality and safety rules, welding according to ASME B31.3 code including x-ray requirements, performing manual dimensional layout of parts, operating pressure test carts, and participating in cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues. The Master Fitter Welder is also responsible for organizing and completing required paperwork, training lesser qualified employees, working with other employees including engineering, attending WPS and ASME training, maintaining a continuity log, and visualizing piping layouts from ISO drawings.

Requirements

Previous job-related experience, or a combination of education and experience.
Must be able to understand and read complicated Engineering drawings.
Must conform to labor standards on a consistent basis.
Must be certified to weld with the following processes: SMAW (Stick), FCAW (flux-core), GMAW (6G STT root pass) or GTAW (Tig).
Pass a one-page written test on the interpretation of a Welding Procedure Specification (85 % minimum score).
Pass a two-page written test on weld symbol interpretation.
Seventy percent (70%) of the welds examined with X-ray must pass the first examination on a yearly basis.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, engineering drawings, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply rational thinking to understanding and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, and independently problem solve.
Requires the ability to operate various precision measuring and testing equipment.
Must be able to interpret Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&I).
Demonstrate ability to measure weld size using a fillet weld gauge.
Demonstrate ability to follow a written Welding procedure Specification (WPS).
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand and walk.
Occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Must regularly lift and/or move parts and equipment weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
Occasionally works with explosive conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is a combination of moderate and loud.
Will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
Not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.
Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Responsibilities

Follow all housekeeping procedures.
Comply with all quality and safety rules and regulations.
Weld and comply with the ASME B31.3 code including x-ray requirements.
Perform manual dimensional layout of parts using appropriate tools and gauges.
Properly set up and operate pressure test cart, read gauges and successfully test assemblies.
Participate on cross-functional teams to address and resolve quality issues and problems, and to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes and methods.
Organize and complete as necessary the required paperwork for the units.
Train lesser qualified employees to meet requirements efficiently.
Work closely with other employees including engineering in a professional manner.
Attend, understand and participate in WPS and ASME training.
Maintain continuity log.
Visualize piping layouts from ISO drawings and plan accordingly.