Structural Steel Fitter

Pillar Innovations•Grantsville, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country. Are you looking for a place to expand your skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We also provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, and a variety of apprenticeship/continuing education programs. We pride ourselves on the versatility of our skillsets and the variety of services that we provide to our customers. We maintain a high level of respect and dignity for our employees, customers, and for the communities that we serve. We have always held a high regard for providing a flexible work-life balance for our employees and we will continue to do so. We are a diverse and rapidly growing company that is continually on the lookout for emerging markets and opportunities. As an employee, the keys to success are maintaining a positive, can-do attitude and a strong sense of ambition and safety. These key attributes have contributed greatly to the success of our company and to the advancement of our workforce. Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions are always available. Start a career with us today! Are you a skilled metalworker looking for a hands-on role in fabrication and machining? As a Structural Steel Fitter, you’ll use your expertise in welding and metal fabrication to assemble components with precision, following blueprints, work orders, and instructions. This position requires proficiency in various gas metal welding techniques, as well as a strong understanding of different materials, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized metals. You’ll work with welding processes such as GMAW, GTAW, SAW, and SMAW, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship in every project. A keen eye for detail, the ability to read and interpret blueprints, and knowledge of welding symbols and dimensioning are essential for success in this role. With tiered levels based on certifications and project complexity, this is a great opportunity to refine your skills, take on new challenges, and grow within the fabrication and machining industry! This individual will have a thorough understanding of all aspects of industrial fabrication and must be proficient with the products and services offered by the company and must be flexible and willing to work extended hours as needed.

Requirements

2+ years of welding and fabrication experience in an Industrial Metal Shop preferred
Must successfully complete a weld test required before employment
Ability to pass certifications in both GMAW and GTAW welding required within 30 days
Advanced ability in reading and interpreting blueprints to include dimensioning, welding symbols, etc.
Proficient in the use of manual plasma cutter and oxyfuel cutting torch
Possess advanced knowledge of metal plate types (steel, aluminum, stainless, galvanized, etc.) sizes, and shapes (beams, channels, angles, pipe, flat bar, etc.)
Experience with the use of an overhead crane
Valid driver’s license is required
This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate assigned equipment
Read and understand drawings and blueprints, and accurately execute work orders and quality assurance (QA) standards per job requirements
Identify, lay-out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications and/or prints using various measuring devices such as straightedge, combination square, gages, tape measures, etc. to ensure fabrications/assemblies conform to quality standards and specified design
Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies, using welding equipment
Perform structural welding using a variety of procedures, such as the groove weld, fillet weld complete joint penetration, and partial joint penetration
Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits
Health/Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Short/Long term disability
Paid time off and holidays
Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
Employee focused work environment
On-the-job mentoring and training
Internal job postings
Performance and salary reviews
Employee feedback program
Safety-first and drug free work environments
Bonuses and incentives for working safely
Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
Advancement through defined employee career paths
Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
Scholarship opportunities for dependent children