Welder/Fitter Night shift

Drake-Williams SteelAurora, CO
$24 - $32Onsite

About The Position

Weld steel parts for structural, plate, and misc. steel assemblies per shop drawings and DWS quality requirements. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $24.00 - $32.00 per hour, working the night shift from 3:30 P.M. to 1:45 A.M.

Requirements

  • Ability to read, write, and perform higher arithmetic computations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions.
  • Ability to understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and managers.
  • Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on the progress of work and setting priorities for job completion.
  • Skill in using tape measure or 1 rule.
  • Ability to maintain American Welding Society certification on 1-inch plate in flat position using the gas metal arc welding and flux cored arc welding processes.
  • Ability to pass the fillet weld break test using the gas metal arc welding process.
  • Ability to pass a Drake Williams Steel administered basic welding test that covers shop drawing interpretation, weld symbols, welding processes, weld process symbol interpretation and application and a visual acuity test.
  • Ability to pass a Drake-Williams Steel administered fitting test that covers shop drawing interpretation, fractional number calculations, basic geometry, etc.
  • Ability to interpret, understand, and utilize cutting lists, shop orders, and shop drawings.
  • Ability to operate a cutting torch to meet American Welding Society specifications.
  • Ability to possess pride in own workmanship, demonstrate attention to detail, and work safely.
  • Ability to operate forklifts, jib hoists, and overhead cranes in a safe and proper manner.
  • Use and understand industry and Drake- Williams Steel adopted hand signals used for crane operations.
  • Ability to make adjustments to welder to insure proper feed rate and temperature.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Stand CONTINUOUSLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift.
  • Walk CONTINUOUSLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift.
  • Lift weights up to 20 pounds from floor to chest CONTINUOUSLY.
  • Lift weights up to 35 pounds from floor to waist FREQUENTLY.
  • Lift weights up to 85 pounds from floor to waist OCCASIONALLY.
  • Carry weights noted above distances ranging from a few feet to the 60-feet length of the steel beam.
  • Push and pull drawers open and closed OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY to retrieve tools.
  • Employee will OCCASIONALLY push a beam attached to a jib crane or overhead crane to properly guide into place.
  • Climb OCCASIONALLY onto beams stacked on saw horses to guide into place.
  • Employee will OCCASIONALLY climb a ladder of 6 to 10 feet while performing job duties.
  • Stoop or crouch on an OCCASIONAL to FREQUENT basis while performing the regular job duties.
  • Kneel in the commission of job duties on an OCCASIONAL to FREQUENT basis.
  • Crawl RARELY under a beam to reach the opposite side.
  • Reach forward CONTINUOUSLY to perform job duties or to retrieve tools.
  • The employee will OCCASIONALLY be required to reach to full forward extension.
  • Reach overhead OCCASIONALLY to guide a beam attached to the cranes and to attach the chains from the crane to the beams or to weld while underneath the beam.
  • Balance OCCASIONALLY to climb ladders and to walk on steel beams.
  • Gross finger dexterity skills to operate the various tools and equipment utilized in the course of standard job duties.
  • A trigger squeeze motion is required to operate the grinders.
  • Employee is expected to work 40 hours a week. However, hours including over time and weekends may be required based on Drake-Williams Steels needs.
  • Hear sufficiently to be aware of safety issues.
  • Visual ability to read and interpret cut lists and shop drawings.
  • Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment. PPE includes steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.
  • High School degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum of six months of experience working as a welder for a steel fabricator or manufacturer, or a one-year degree or certificate in welding technology from a qualified trade school or college.

Nice To Haves

  • Fine finger dexterity is not required.

Responsibilities

  • Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances.
  • Weld together structural, plate or miscellaneous steel fabrication according to the weld symbols, weld procedures, dimensions shown on the shop drawings, and AISC code requirements.
  • Preheat and/or cut work pieces using a hand torch when required.
  • Clean welds of excess weld, splatter or slag using chipping hammers, wire brushes or grinders.
  • Fabricate sub-pieces of the overall assembly as trained and instructed.
  • Identify shop drawing errors and discrepancies before or during early stages of fabrication.
  • Operate forklifts, jib cranes, and overhead cranes in order to move materials.
  • Attend all meetings as required by management.
  • Consistently and reliably works scheduled hours at assigned locations.

Benefits

  • Please visit our Employee Benefits page for more information!
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