Welder/Fabricator/Fitter

Position Summary: This ad is not monitored after 5:00 pm on Friday until return to work on Monday at 8:00 AM.

We are looking for Welder/Fabricator/Fitters to work at our location in Tallapoosa GA

We are looking for a Welder/Fabricator/Fitter who is responsible for performing various types of welding operations including welding together and finishing operations on structural steel components to manufacture product to customer specification, sketches, blue prints verbal instructions and other forms of instructions. The welder utilizes knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various steel alloys and some exotic materials setting the specifications of the equipment to be used in the process.

The mailbox is only monitored Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm - If your response is after these time we will respond the next work day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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, blue prints verbal instructions and other forms of instructions.
• Operates equipment and machines accordingly 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 describe herein.
• Other duties may be assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma helpful but not required
• Technical School Diploma preferred.
• Minimum on the job experience of 6 months. Production welding experience is a plus.
• AWS Welder Certification is a plus, but not required for hire
• Must have proven production welding experience and be able to demonstrate welding skills prior to job offer.

Travel

May be required to travel between local facilities.

Other 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.
• Have the ability to pass Welder certification which may be required within 6 months of hire date.

Tooling Requirements for Fitter/Fabricators

• Center Punch
• Ball Peen Hammer
• 3lb or 4lb Hammer
• Large Square
• Small Square
• Bevel Square
• Pipe Wrap
• Center Head
• 12” Adjustable Wrench
• Allen Wrenches
• 25’ – 35’ Tape
• 100’ Tape
• Striker
• Need Nose Pliers

This ad is only monitored Monday - Friday during the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Any response before or after that time will be responded to the during the next office hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• 12 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Warehouse

Experience:

• Welding/Fabricating/Fitting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person