Fitter/Welder Level II

About the role

Will read blueprints, fit and/or oversee fitting, expedite parts, weld and/or oversee welding. Take ownership of job to meet customer and schedule requirements.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints
• Be able to supervise a crew and complete a job from start to finish without direct supervision
• Expedite all parts throughout the plant as necessary to meet production goals
• Solve all obstacles related to the job he/she is running
• Take ownership for meeting customer and schedule requirements
• Be a living example of our principles of unity, trust, honesty, integrity, creativity, and self-reliance

Requirements

• High School education or GED preferred
• Four years of shop or field welding
• Must be able to understand implicit and explicit instructions and react favorably in all work situations
• Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflicts, and make effective decisions under pressure
• Ability to do math calculations, especially trigonometry
• Must maintain an acceptable attendance and safety record
• Maintain safe environment
• Must be able to work well in a team environment
• Able to listen well, understand concerns, and gain cooperation to solve problems quickly and effectively
• Must be efficient and productive with time
• Must be able to make all welds uniform and clean, and complete work to customer's specifications

Qualifications

• Pass Blueprint test: Read all weld symbols on a blueprint
• Differentiate between channel, angle, flat bar, square tube, pipe etc.
• Pass basic plate weld test (visual and bend) within specified time requirements, in four out of the five weld processes used at Petersen Inc:
  • F.C.A.W. — Stainless and mild steel: 3G, and 6G position
  • G.M.A.W. — Mild steel: 3G position
  • G.T.A.W. — Stainless and aluminum: 3G, and 6G position
  • S.A.W. — Sub arc: 1G position is a plus but not required
• Must know how to calculate Arc length and circumference
• Know how to calculate Bolt Circles, Chord Length, and Flat Pattern

Working conditions

• Works in a typical fabrication shop environment
• Occasionally called upon to work overtime
• Working conditions may vary according to weather
• Requires ability to work in heat and cold
• Must be available and willing to travel as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs

Essential physical functions

• Requires lifting, stooping, bending and stretching to accomplish grinding, welding and other assigned duties
• Requires ability to work at different heights
• Requires correctable vision to within normal range to perform clean and uniform welds and read blueprints
• Requires standing, bending and stooping for extended periods of time

Equipment used (but not limited to)

• Welder
• Grinder
• Gouge
• Drills
• Tools