Fitter​/Welder

Summary/Objective

The Fitter Welder I is responsible for fitting parts for OGI units.

• Clamps, holds, tack-welds, grinds, and bolts components to position for welding.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Measure dimensions of completed products or work pieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Develop templates and models for welding projects, using mathematical calculations based on blueprint information.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Maintain and complete all required records and production documentation.
• Layout, fits nozzles, supports and couplings per blueprint into shell.
• Remove rough spots from work pieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
• Maintain a safe work environment and report defective tools and equipment.
• Operate a forklift and crane.
• Comply with all safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Technical Capacity
• Mathematical Thoroughness
• Supervisor Responsibility – none

Non-temperature controlled environment with loud noises, dust, dirt, and metal particles typical of metal fabrication shops.

All employees are required to wear personal protective equipment: noise/hearing protection, safety glasses with side shields, safety harness, full face grinding shield, welding hood and OSHA compliant safety boots/shoes within the manufacturing facility.

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Walk, reach, ascend/descend ladders, bend, kneel, and stoop.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Full-time. Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; additional hours and weekends may be required.

No travel is required.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 1 year of relevant experience and/or training.
• 2-year technical degree or vocational certificate in welding preferred.
• Read and interpret blueprints and have strong mathematical skills.
• Ability to use and read levels, tapes, protractors, and various tools.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Pass applicable welding test GMAW (MIG) and FCAW (Fluxcore).

None required.

OGI is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. All applicants and employees will be afforded equal opportunity and treatment, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, national origin, disability status or other protected status. All employees are responsible for complying with applicable non‑discrimination laws.

Job description is not comprehensive and may change with or without notice.