Structural Welder/Fitter

W&W|AFCO Steel has immediate openings for individuals with desire to Work – Learn – Grow in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.

W&W-AFCO Steel, is the largest steel fabricating company in the United States. Our 100+ years of success is attributed to our outstanding employees and our continued commitment to hiring talented individuals, providing on-the-job training opportunities, and offering promotional opportunities.

We are seeking 1st and 2nd shift welders and fitters to join our team.

Job duties:

*Perform all work duties with safety as primary responsibility.

*Plan, sequence, setup and perform a variety of operations involved in the layout, fitting, welding and/or bolting of a variety of assemblies made from steel beams, plates, angels, channels, etc.

*Duties require the use of rules, squares, bevels, chalk lines, jigs and fixtures, etc. together with the use of drawings.

*Use hoist of overhead crane to position and move material.

*Obtain main material, detail pieces and shop drawings for work as assigned by the supervisor.

*Prepare necessary jigs and fixtures required.

*Set up area and establish control points for making lay-down of a combination of girders.

*Working from drawings, position and assemble component pieces into the correct location and relative configuration as specified.

*Perform necessary layout of material as required.

*Clamp, bolt and/or tack weld the parts together for subsequent final bolting or welding.

*Check and inspect parts and pieces for accuracy.

*Grind, burn bend, straighten, etc. as required to achieve correct fit or advise supervisor of pieces, which need to be re-worked.

*Check and adjust camber as required.

*Instruct, train and check the work of helpers, welders and/or other fitters assigned to work crew.

*Keep required job time and production records.

*Detect faulty operations, defective material and errors in drawings. Report questionable cases to supervisor.

*Maintain the work area, tools and equipment in a clean, proper and orderly manner.

*Follow Company quality and quantity work requirements and safety rules and regulations.

*Detect unsafe conditions and behaviors and immediately report to supervisor.

Requirements:

*Minimum 1 year welding experience.

*Ability to lift over 25 pounds on continuous basis; on occasion may be expected to lift up to 50 lbs.

*Candidate must be able to stand for the duration of their work shift.

*Frequent stooping, bending, walking, reaching.

*Ability to read blueprints and accurately read tape measure.

*Knowledge of flux core weld processes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.35 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Warehouse

Work Location: In person