Midsize Pole Fitter Welder; Skilled - Nights

A Brief Summary of This Position:
While working under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor/Lead person in the Mid-Size Department the Fitter Welder assembles products of the unit by tack welding various small parts to pole shafts using the FCAW welding process. Nights: 3rd Shift. Standard

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 11PM - 7AM. As needed, there will be work hours required outside the Standard Shift Schedule. Starting Hourly Pay Rate (LG10): $27.66 + $1.00 per hour shift differential. Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years. Eligible for annual discretionary bonus.

• Uses GMAW process to tack weld various small components to round or square shafts to make a pole assembly and uses SAW process for structural welds.
• Assembles pole assemblies consisting of a square or round shaft, base plate, hand hole, arm mounting simplex, tenon-top, and/or other small parts.
• Manually positions shafts on a stationary turner for assembly.
• Uses a jib crane to lift various components such as base plates and arm mounting simples into position.
• Frequently pushes, lifts, and pulls up to 50 pounds.
• Reads and interprets drawings to determine parts needed for assembly.
• Locates and gathers parts needed for assembly from the parts staging area staged by Storeroom personnel.
• Uses plasma torch to cut steel and jigs for cutting holes in shafts for hand hole rims, arm mounting simples, couplings, and other small parts.
• Wears protective goggles or hood to protect eyes from harmful rays.
• Uses measuring tape, levels, squares, and angle finders to measure distances and angles.
• Performs common manufacturing math, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing feet, inches, fractions, and decimals, and converts between fractions and decimals.
• Works in confined areas at various locations on the pole assembly line as necessary.
• Moves under, around, and over poles as required to attain proper assembly positions.
• Uses motorized grinders, buffers, stone grinders, and drills to assist in assembly.
• Maintains appropriate professional competencies, certifications, and licenses necessary to perform the job.
• Notifies management of any training needs.
• Consults with management immediately if asked to perform work for which the employee is not trained or is uncomfortable due to safety or risk implications.

• Must be able to read and write English.
• Ability to use common manufacturing math.
• 1 year experience reading and using blueprints.
• 1 year previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment, and/or graduation from a Technical Training Program focused in welding.
• Must pass FCAW weld test and maintain certification.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years previous experience working in an assembly environment.
• 2 years previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• 2 years previous experience operating hand and/or power tools.
• Ability to accurately and honestly check one’s own work for quality assurance.
• Person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

• Physical efforts include: standing – 80%, bending over – 15%, average weight handled – 25 lbs., operator grinds 10% and uses buffer 10% of time.
• Exposure to additional heat during fitting/welding processes above ambient temperature and direct exposure to weld fumes.
• Exposure to noise while grinding and hammering requires hearing protection to be worn at all times.
• Ambient air conditions: hot in summer and cold in winter.
• Sparks from grinding and welding require proper PPE.
• Possible burns from hot steel during welding processes, eye injuries from grinding, welding, and cutting sparks, flash burns from welding, and heat fatigue.
• Potential for hearing loss if proper PPE not used.

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs such as tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services, and more

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