Fitter/Welder

Overview

Employee Value Proposition: Working for a world-class leader in building structures, a Schuff Steel Production Fitter-Welder brings expertise and knowledge in steel and/or bridge fabrication to build complex and high-profile projects in the commercial building, bridge, and industrial sectors. This production fitter assembles and fits drawing dimensions of structural, plate, and mechanical materials and welds a wide variety of materials in all positions. The role requires proficiency with blueprints and knowledge of heat reactions of structural metals; certification is expected. The individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.

Core Responsibilities

• Follows applicable welding procedures (AWS, AISC)
• Welds on the ground level, above ground and below ground, in any required position
• Chips, peens, and grinds material to prepare for welding or finish
• Welds structural materials such as plates, sheets, girders, tanks, etc., occasionally involving uncommon structural metals or machine metals under close tolerances of heat application and workmanship
• Straightens materials by heat or flame
• Performs gouging and scarfing as needed
• Must take and pass welding test in accordance with AWS D1.1
• Receives instructions, prints, sketches and work orders
• Reads and interprets blueprints and plans the fitting operation
• Directs and assists in handling and spreading of material, assembling material into required relationships according to detail drawings; handles and places detail material in assembly, placing bolts, drift pins and other fastening devices in proper locations
• Lays out work lines or fits up jigs for positioning material when required; checks, squares, and scribes all detail connections
• Responsible for work conforming to drawings and notes thereon
• Cleans up material by grinding or chipping
• Burns and tack welds for assembly purposes; burns, copes, bevels and straightens material; performs minor layout
• Spot paints for identification marks
• Moves material to and from the work area; moves welding equipment to material when necessary; positions component parts on a table held by a fixture or jib, tacking when required
• Maintain clean and organized work area
• Perform other routine duties per management direction
• Must adhere to and follow all safety rules and PPE requirements

Education/Training - Work Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and/or 12 months of stable work experience. Must pass required weld test and fitter test.

Specialized Knowledge - Certificates & Licenses

• Equipment Knowledge & Skills - use a variety of hand tools and welding equipment
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Cert in AWS D1.1 weld test

DBM Global including its U.S. subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Plan.

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