Welder​/Fitter | 2nd shift

Job Responsibilities & Requirements POSITION SUMMARY

The Welder/Fitter performs fitting, fabrication, assembly, and welding operations in a production environment. This position reads and interprets engineered drawings, layouts and fits components, prepares materials for assembly, and performs ARC and MIG welding to manufacture quality products. The Welder/Fitter ensures components are properly aligned, fitted, and welded in accordance with engineering specifications, quality requirements, and safety standards.

• Possess all tools required to perform essential duties and responsibilities.
• Read and interpret engineered drawings, blueprints, welding symbols, and specifications.
• Measure, mark, and verify dimensions using appropriate measuring equipment.
• Perform layout, fit-up, alignment, and assembly of fabricated components.
• Set up and operate welding equipment, ensuring proper machine settings for weld penetration and appearance.
• Select electrodes, welding wire, tips, rods, and consumables appropriate for the work being performed.
• Position, clamp, and tack weld parts to secure proper alignment before final welding.
• Turn regulator valves and adjust gas mixtures and pressures to obtain desired cutting and welding characteristics.
• Guide electrodes or welding guns along weld lines, maintaining proper arc length, travel speed, and weld quality.
• Weld flat, cylindrical, structural, or irregular components according to specifications.
• Examine welds and assemblies for bead size, dimensional accuracy, fit, and quality requirements.
• Repair defective welds and perform rework as needed.
• Operate grinders and other fabrication tools to prepare and finish welded assemblies.
• Identify and report material, drawing, fit-up, or quality discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and work overtime as required to support production demands.

• Competencies:
  
  Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Technical Skills, Attention to Detail, Oral and Written Communication, Teamwork, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Continuous Improvement, Safety Awareness

• Education:
  
  High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED):
  Required
• Experience:
  
  One to three years of welding, fitting, fabrication, manufacturing, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience reading blueprints and performing fit-up of fabricated assemblies is preferred.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic computer skills.
• Other Requirements:
  • Language
    
    Skills:
    
    Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence, effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Mathematical
    
    Skills:
    
    Abiity to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Reasoning Ability:
    Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables i situations wher eonly limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Employe…