Fitter Welder

What You'll Do

• Selects fabrication equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding procedures.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Sets up equipment and welds parts using Arc, Gas-Shielded Arc, or Gas Welding equipment.
• May assemble parts by bolting.
• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
• In some cases, fabricates parts using equipment such as plate rolling machines, plate cutting machines, cutting torches, or other welding fabrication equipment.
• Cleans poles and welds as required.

What You'll Need

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) or more years related welding experience.
• Three (3) years’ experience working in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• A safety-first attitude.
• Ability to pass welding pre-employment test.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to use and read welding measuring devices, including squares, levels, and tape measures.
• Ability to make repair welds using fabrication equipment, including cutting torches, hand grinders, surface grinders, and wheel grinders.
• Pass drug screening and background check.
• Adaptability to a changing work environment, competing demands, and ability to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.