Structural Welder and Fitter

National Material L.P.•Waukegan, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Waukegan Steel, LLC is a leading structural/miscellaneous steel fabricator in the region. We’re now hiring a Structural Fabricator to help grow and expand our fabrication department. If you are interested in being a part of a growing team with room for advancement, then Waukegan Steel, LLC is the perfect place. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do background checks. The primary role of this position includes but is not limited to fitting/fabricating/welding of ornamental steel and aluminum, independently and efficiently.

Requirements

Structural Steel Fabrication Experience
4 – 5 years Min. Experience
Dependable and demonstrated organization
Lift and carry up to 75lbs for 25’ – 0” unassisted
Proficient with numbers and blueprints
Lift and place above chest height up to 75lbs
Ability to make decisions quickly and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Organized and highly detailed. Self-motivated.
Must be able to work within a team setting and effectively communicate with multiple departments.
Safety and OSHA compliant.
Pass a post offer non D.O.T. physical and Musculoskeletal Assessment
Pass a post offer non D.O.T. drug screen
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, schematics, work orders, and quality documents.

Responsibilities

Maintaining a Philosophy of Continuous Improvement
Willingness to learn new things
Ability to layout structural steel members. WF’s, HSS, Pipe, etc.
SMAW Welding
Must be able to interpret architectural and structural details from construction drawings
Grinding, Sanding
Working closely with all individuals in this department and as a team.
Maintaining a focus on your internal customer (shipping.)
Ensuring Crane Reports are filled out daily and turned in
Helping to ensure that our processes flowchart is followed
Encourage others to speak up and help their teammates towards success
Always keeping Safety at the forefront and encouraging a safety minded culture
Detail orientated and proficient with numbers and Blueprints
Ability to problem solve and multi-task
Ensuring that material is processed and delivered to our customers on time.
Work closely with all departments
Ability to communicate clearly
Operating an Overhead Crane
Driving a forklift