Fitter Welder_Lead

About the role

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is seeking experienced Lead Fitters/Welders to join their team at the Clinton, IL plant. This position involves leading and supporting welding operations, performing repairs, and ensuring high-quality production.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide, and support a team of welders to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production
• Repair welds and perform complex welding repairs as needed to meet quality standards
• Absorb and complete work assignments to meet production schedules and deadlines
• Apply appropriate welding processes to join, surface, fabricate, and repair metal components and other weldable materials according to layouts, work orders, blueprints, schematics, and sketches using manual, semi-automatic, and automatic welding equipment
• Complete advanced fitting, welding, and repair work requiring precision, attention to detail, and sound judgment
• Weld clips, hardware, and related components in accordance with applicable specifications
• Perform full-penetration welds, including slip joint welds, to connect ends to poles, channels, or other structural components
• Operate grinding equipment and other tools safely and effectively to prepare, finish, and repair welded components
• Train, coach, and assist less experienced welders as needed
• Lay out and mark weld points on parts or subassemblies using drawings, measurements, and specifications
• Position components in jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments, hand tools, and established work methods
• Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications, quality requirements, and applicable inspection standards
• Maintain productivity, quality, and efficiency while supporting continuous improvement within the work area
• Follow all standard safety practices, procedures, and company policies
• Maintain accurate records and complete all required documentation in a timely manner
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support plant operations

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of welding, fitting, or related fabrication experience
• Experience with Flux Core welding processes
• Certification or demonstrated ability to perform horizontal and vertical welds
• Ability to perform multi-pass welds with consistent quality
• Ability to perform circumference, or “C,” welds
• Ability to qualify as a flat welder
• Consistent and reliable attendance

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Oxy Fuel and Plasma burning processes
• Basic understanding of Carbon Arcing processes

Skills

• Flux Core welding processes
• Horizontal and vertical welds
• Multi-pass welds
• Circumference or “C” welds
• Flat welds
• Full-penetration welds
• Slip joint welds
• Oxy Fuel and Plasma burning processes
• Carbon Arcing processes

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 401k with Employer Match
• 11 paid Company holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training and Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Pay

$31.00 to $36.00/hour - Commensurate with Experience

Schedule

Not specified

Job ID / Requisition Number

MUS276