Misc Metals Fitter/Welder Day shift

Drake-Williams Steel•Omaha, NE

3d•$19 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Misc Metals Fitter/Welder fits and welds steel parts for miscellaneous steel assemblies, including stairs, rails, trash gates, and other items, following shop drawings and Drake-Williams Steel quality requirements. The role includes identifying steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances; fabricating and welding structural, plate, and miscellaneous steel; and preparing or finishing materials as needed. Work must meet applicable weld procedures and AISC, NOMMA, and NAAMM code requirements. The position requires completing fabrication documentation, checking work at weld, layout, and final stages, identifying drawing discrepancies, and moving materials safely with shop equipment. The employee works at the assigned location and is expected to attend required meetings and reliably work scheduled hours. The role is based in the structural shop in Omaha, Nebraska, on the first shift. The employee is expected to work 40 hours per week; overtime and weekends may be required based on company needs.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
At least six months of experience working as a welder for a steel fabricator or manufacturer, or a one-year welding technology degree or certificate from a qualified trade school or college.
Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic computations involving whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
Ability to understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with coworkers and managers.
Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on work progress and priorities.
Skill using a tape measure or 1-inch rule.
Ability to maintain American Welding Society certification for welding processes required for daily tasks.
Ability to pass a fillet weld break test using the gas metal arc welding process.
Ability to pass the employer-administered welding test covering shop drawing interpretation, weld symbols, welding processes and process-symbol interpretation and application, and visual acuity.
Ability to pass the employer-administered fitting test covering shop drawing interpretation, fractional calculations, and basic geometry.
Ability to interpret and use cutting lists, shop orders, and shop drawings.
Ability to operate a cutting torch to American Welding Society specifications and adjust a welder for proper feed rate and temperature.
Ability to take pride in workmanship, demonstrate attention to detail, and work safely.
Ability to safely operate forklifts, jib hoists, and overhead cranes and understand and use industry and employer-adopted crane hand signals.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including prolonged standing and walking, lifting and carrying materials, climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and handling tools.
Sufficient hearing to be aware of safety issues and visual ability to read and interpret cut lists and shop drawings.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.

Responsibilities

Fit and weld steel parts for stairs, handrails, gates, and other miscellaneous steel assemblies according to shop drawings, weld symbols, procedures, dimensions, and applicable code requirements.
Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances.
Preheat and/or cut work pieces with a hand torch when required.
Clean welds using chipping hammers, wire brushes, or grinders.
Fabricate assembly sub-pieces as trained and instructed.
Complete fabrication sheets and ensure pieces are checked at weld, layout, and final stages; submit completed sheets at the end of the shift.
Identify shop drawing errors and discrepancies before or during early fabrication.
Operate forklifts, jib cranes, and overhead cranes to move materials safely.
Attend meetings as required by management and perform other duties assigned by management.
Consistently work scheduled hours at assigned locations.