Fitter/Welder - Multiple Night Shifts

A brief summary of this position

The associate is expected to lay out, align, and weld metal components used in utility poles and structural assemblies. This role involves interpreting blueprints, performing precise welds, and maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Lay out, align, and weld fabricated metal components for utility/engineered support structure poles and related structures.
• Interpret blueprints and fit components accurately in preparation for welding.
• Perform structural welding tasks following established procedures and safety standards.
• Use hand tools and measuring devices to ensure precision and quality.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and efficiency to meet production deadlines.
• Prepare components for welding by fitting together in “ready to weld” condition.
• Utilize all safety devices and wear all mandatory personal protective safety equipment.
• Operate overhead cranes, jibs, smasher, and oxy-fuel and various plasma cutting equipment safely.
• Submit two (2) safety contact cards on a monthly basis.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Important Details About The Role

• The associate is responsible for own work.
• Must be able to work with other associates to complete job.
• Read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets without assistance and use them to properly fit and weld structure.
• Has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction.
• This position reports to the Shift Supervisor.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate

• Successful completion of a 1G weld test.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints for accurate product fit-up.
• Proficient in basic math and measurement systems.
• Understanding of quality standards and production requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work efficiently and deliver error-free results on time.
• Support other team members as able.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 0-3 years of experience in an industrial welding position.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
• AWS certified welder operator qualification for both SAW and GMAW processes.

Important Qualifications for Highly Qualified Candidates

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 0-3 years of experience in an industrial welding position.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
• AWS certified welder operator qualification for both SAW and GMAW processes.

Skill Development

• Able to clearly communicate written and verbal instructions.
• Proficiency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, performs decimal conversions, and the use of tape measures daily.

Decision Making

This job requires the associate to make decisions that affect the quality of the products being manufactured. Decisions such as when to change tooling, when to make adjustments to machines, and when to call for more parts are made independently. More complex decisions that affect the rest of the department will be made with the guidance of the lead person or supervisor.

Physical Effort

• Operates equipment 75% of the time.
• Lifts, pushes, and carries material
• Standing, stooping, bending, sitting and squatting 100% of the day.

Working Conditions

• The job is performed in an indoor shop environment.
• The temperature range can be from the summer to winter.
• Most operations may expose associate to some type of disagreeable working conditions (wind, cold, heat, dust, dirt, fumes, noise, vibration, water, or oil).
• Exposure to electrical hazards, grease, loud noises, and outside elements occur continually or regularly.
• Extreme care should be taken to prevent damage to equipment or department personnel in the area of operations especially when performing setups.
• The associate must be able to spend the entire work shift on their feet within the shop environment.
• The associate must also be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) for working in the production facility.
• Hazards: Handling metal objects some of which have sharp edges. Extreme care and awareness should be taken for all production jobs. Set up and running of equipment provides the potential for injury through slips, falls, strains, pinch points, tripping hazards, high pressure air nozzles and material handling equipment.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more