Welder Fitter, Fabricator

Job Details:

• First shift
• 6:30 am - 6:30 pm
• Weekly competitive pay
• Quick cash with direct deposit
• Unlimited $400 referral bonuses
• Employee incentives and benefits
• Employee of the Month programs
• Work with a great company!

Responsibilities:

• Minimum on the job experience of 6 months. Production welding experienceis a plus.
• Selects and sets up the necessary tools and equipment for assigned work orders to weld together structural steel components.
• Must be able to perform work on product from start to finish including gathering material, measuring to specifications, cutting material, laying out material, tacking, welding, and cleaning product.
• Performs the welding operation in several modes including MIG, and/or stick following the customer specifications on standard and custom work orders, sketches, blueprints verbal instructions and other forms of instructions.
• Operates equipment and machines according to specific operation and safety instructions. Equipment includes but not limited to MIG welders, oxy/acetylene cutting torch, portable band saw, notching/shearing machine, power drills.
• Produces a first piece according to product requirements and specifications, obtains approvals.
• Examines his/her work including, blend and close welds, pin holes, removes splatter from the product using the proper tools and proper techniques to avoid damaging the product.
• Inspects the welding work according to specifications included on the quality checklist, visual aids and/or consults with coworkers and supervisor.
• Grind and/or otherwise clean welds.
• Verbally communicates to supervisor any machinery and equipment functional problems and notifies supervisor any quality issues detected. Maintains and updates the downtime sheet and production paperwork.
• Changes wire, liner and consumables as needed, cleans equipment and work area at the end of the shift.
• The welding fabricator may be required to perform additional duties not specifically described herein.
• Other duties may be assigned by the Manager or Supervisor.

Position Requirements:

• Job may require overtime and a flexible schedule, reporting early and working late including weekends from time to time.
• Proficient in interpretation of mechanical drawings, including weld requirement symbols.
• Knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various steel alloys, aluminum, and some exotic materials.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations of simple to medium complexity.
• Working knowledge of fixtures and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.).
• The welder must be able to recognize areas of the product that need to be ground and blended.
• Must have the knowledge and ability to operate and use manual tools and equipment such as a grinder, soft blow hammer, level, measuring tape, square, markers, wire brush, welder’s pliers and clamps.
• The welders may work as a team handling large projects.
• May be required to travel between local facilities.
• Have the ability to pass Welder certification which may be required within 6 months of hire date.

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Why Surge?

-Unlimited $400 referral bonuses

-Great Weekly Pay

-Health/Dental/Vision

-Holiday Pay

-Incentive Programs

-Flexible Hours

-Free Skills Training

Opportunities:

• Seasonal
• Part-time
• Full-time
• Direct hire
• Flexible

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