Fitter/Welder

Company Overview

Alamo Structural Steel, a division of FabSouth is one of the leading steel manufacturers in the United States. Our products are used around the world in construction and manufacturing.

Mission

At Alamo Structural Steel LLC, our mission is to provide consistently superior products and unmatched service- safely, on time, and within budget. This is done through an innovative and customer-focused organization that strives to improve the quality of life for each company member.

Position Summary

The Fitter/Welder will weld and cut metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Position and secure work pieces using hoists, cranes, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
• Hand-welding or flame cutting equipment to join metal components.
• Cut and scarf using oxy acetylene torch.
• Structural welding using FCAW & SMAW
• Align and fit parts according to specifications using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars and hammers.
• Mark reference points onto floors or face blocks and transpose them to workpieces using measuring devices, squares, chalk and soapstone.
• Safely operate a forklift.
• Properly assemble and disassemble weld set ups.
• Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torches.
• Safely operate grinding equipment.
• Set up face blocks, jigs, and figures.
• Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
• Reshape metal workpieces to established specifications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

· High school diploma or GED

· 2 years continuous experience in structural welding environment

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
• Impeccable character & great attention to detail.
• A desire to communicate respectfully.
• Able to complete onsite welding test (ASME standards) using FCAW
• Must pass physical.
• Must pass drug test.
• Upon hire, able to produce documentation verifying proof of authorization to work in the US.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to:

• Weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• See details at close range.
• Lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
• Must be willing to wear the following PPE provided by the company - Hard Hat Z89.1, Steel toe Z41.1, work clothes 100% cotton, welding mask, long cuff welding gloves, fire resistant shirt & trousers or breastplate & over boots, welding goggles, ear plugs, welding helmet

This position is eligible for benefits: 401k/match, medical, dental, vision, wellness program, paid vacation.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

EXPLANATION OF RAISES AND BONUSES:

Annual reviews are performed around the fall. Appraisals do not guarantee a bonus or a raise, especially in the first year. There is no guarantee of raise or bonus -regardless of the status of financial standing with the company. However, it has been the norm that at the end of the fiscal year, we offer both bonus and raise (raise based upon COLA and if we are awarded additional amounts as a result of our president negotiations with the CFO of parent company) and bonus based upon EOY financial standing.

We are utilizing a minimum 1% of annual salary up to standard 3% salary. The pattern of increase is set at a minimum 1% of annual salary up to 3% salary increase. Generally, bonus directly correlates to tenure and job title.

We usually start with the basic COLA for the year calculation, then depending on what our president and GM are able to negotiate with our parent company, we may be able to add additional amounts (in addition to COLA). If that is the case, certain (addl.) amounts are partitioned to different departments and the managers can take what is allocated to increase the standard amount. The additional amount is based upon two criteria: tenure and overall performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Outdoor work

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Must have BOTH Fitter/Welder: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Victoria, TX 77905: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person