Welder/Fitter | 2nd shift

MiTek • Tolleson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Welder/Fitter performs fitting, fabrication, assembly, and welding operations in a production environment. This position reads and interprets engineered drawings, layouts and fits components, prepares materials for assembly, and performs ARC and MIG welding to manufacture quality products. The Welder/Fitter ensures components are properly aligned, fitted, and welded in accordance with engineering specifications, quality requirements, and safety standards.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
• One to three years of welding, fitting, fabrication, manufacturing, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence, effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

• Experience reading blueprints and performing fit-up of fabricated assemblies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Possess all tools to perform essential duties and responsibilities.
• Read and interpret engineered drawings, blueprints, welding symbols, and specifications.
• Measure, mark, and verify dimensions using appropriate measuring equipment.
• Perform layout, fit-up, alignment, and assembly of fabricated components.
• Set up and operate welding equipment, ensuring proper machine settings for weld penetration and appearance.
• Select electrodes, welding wire, tips, rods, and consumables appropriate for the work being performed.
• Position, clamp, and tack weld parts to secure proper alignment before final welding.
• Turn regulator valves and adjust gas mixtures and pressures to obtain desired cutting and welding characteristics.
• Guide electrodes or welding guns along weld lines, maintaining proper arc length, travel speed, and weld quality.
• Weld flat, cylindrical, structural, or irregular components according to specifications.
• Examine welds and assemblies for bead size, dimensional accuracy, fit, and quality requirements.
• Repair defective welds and perform rework as needed.
• Operate grinders and other fabrication tools to prepare and finish welded assemblies.
• Identify and report material, drawing, fit-up, or quality discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and work overtime as to support production demands.

Benefits

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED