Fitter​/Fabcricator

Fitter / Fabricator

Advantage Steel Fabrication in Saxonburg, PA, is looking for a full-time Fitter/Fabricator to complete heavy structural steel fabrication projects for bridges, buildings and heavy equipment. As a fitter/fabricator at Advantage Steel, you will have the ability to work hands-on with structures that will be integrated into our city's infrastructure.

This position earns a competitive hourly wage, and we provide a terrific benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO) days, 9 paid company holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, profit sharing, and a company-funded Health Savings Account.

The schedule for this position is typically Monday
- Friday from 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM. Some flexibility is required. There are opportunities to work overtime as necessary to meet project needs.

Advantage Steel Fabrication is recognized throughout the industry for its expertise in diverse steel fabrication, offering complex fabrication, CNC machinery, cutting, coping, welding, bending, and other fabrication needs.

Advantage Steel Fabrication Shop fabricates structural components for construction projects that include bridges, buildings, foundation work, locks and dams, and other miscellaneous structures. Advantage primarily fabricates steel and stainless-steel structures.

Qualifications for a Fitter / Fabricator:

• 2+ more years of work experience in an AISC, AWS, ASME, API fabrication environment.
• Must be willing to learn and apply fit up techniques and welding in a code driven shop.
• Must have exceptional knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code
  - Steel.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code is preferred.
• Ability to understand a project's welding requirements in order to correctly select & utilize a welding process.
• Exceptional welding ability using processes of: SMAW, FCAW, GMAW and GTAW.
• Ability to pass welder performance qualifications in all positions.
• Exceptional knowledge of fitting, fixturing and fabrication processes.
• Advanced knowledge of set-up and operation of fabrication equipment (i.e.: press brakes, shears, ironworkers, drill presses/magnetic drills, oxyfuel & plasma burning equipment, etc.).
• Ability to interpret, understand and provide instruction to self and welders/welders' helpers per a given welding procedure specification (WPS).
• Strong ability to read blueprints and engineering fabrication drawings.
• High School diploma or equivalent required; 2-year post-secondary education at Technical or Trade School preferred.

If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!