Welder​/Fitter

At Fives, we all have a part to play in achieving our common mission. Your role will be:

• Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications using squares, levels, measuring tapes, and other measuring devices.
• Read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Assemble parts via tack welding or bolting.
• Perform mathematical calculations as needed, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and trigonometry involving whole numbers and fractions.
• Add bracing for welding as necessary.
• Complete travelers, including signing and dating all required documentation.
• Lay out all required lines and ensure they are inspected prior to fitting. All center lines on round pipes and cylinders must be center punched before fitting begins.
• Check all dimensions on parts and remove slag, dirt, rust, oil, and other contaminants prior to fitting.
• Maintain fit-up tolerances not exceeding 1/32" gap and/or 1/16" out of tolerance without supervisor approval.
• Clean all dog marks and broken tack welds from members prior to Quality Control inspection.
• Mark all weld symbols on assemblies and lay out all skip welds while only tack welding within designated weld zones.

If this is you, come join us!

• Minimum of five (5) years of structural plate fitting experience.
• Previous experience in heavy manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong layout, measuring, and mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in 3G Vertical Groove Welding using the Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) process.
• Must successfully pass a Blueprint Reading Test as part of the pre-employment qualification process.
• Must successfully pass a 3G FCAW Welding Test as part of the pre-employment qualification process.
• Ability to produce welds that meet applicable quality and inspection standards.