Welder/Fitter

Experience / Qualifications: Prefer at least 10 years

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Flux core & MIG welding, often working with various types of steel (carbon, alloy, stainless) and other metals.
• Strong blueprint reading skills. Ability to Interpret blueprints, drawings, machining & weld symbols, bills of material and other written instructions to accurately fabricate and weld components according to design specifications, configurations, dimensions and tolerances.
• Control set-up, laying out work using jigs and/or fixtures or open table layouts to fabricate assemblies.
• Understand how to properly complete various material preparation tasks such as cutting, beveling and drilling.
• Ensure welds meet quality standards and adhere to specifications, perform necessary rework if needed.
• Operate various types of welding equipment, including manual and semi-automatic welding machines, and understand the principles for FCAW.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and follow proper welding procedures.
• Identify and resolve welding issues, including troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, adjusting welding parameters, and addressing weld defects.
• Maintain and clean welding equipment, ensuring it’s in proper working order.
• Handle materials and components safely and efficiently, using appropriate lifting techniques, tools and equipment (e.g., overhead cranes, forklifts).
• May work as part of a team, collaborating with other welders, fabricators and engineers to complete projects
• May be involved in other tasks such as cutting, grinding and preparing surfaces.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge and experience in welding techniques, including understanding of weld types, parameters and procedures.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding and adherence to welding safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and safe handling of materials
• Ability to identify and resolve welding issues and troubleshoot equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, and working in various positions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate and high-quality finished products.
• Understanding of welding equipment and the ability to operate and maintain it.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a fabricator/welder required
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Heavy Manufacturing in a Job Shop preferred

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Benefits:
Insurance: Health Insurance. Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance available.
Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy
Leave and Holidays: Vacation, Paid Holidays.
Retirement and Financial: 401K Plan with matching, Profit Sharing.
Education and Training: Paid Training, Tuition Reimbursement.
$1,500 employee referral program.

Comments: The Company pays major portion of the health insurance premiums.
Dental, Supplementary Life, Disability and Vision are all voluntary insurance programs.

Company Profile:
Full Service Metal Fabricator. We produce medium-to-heavy plate and structural steel fabrications for area OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and Foundries. We are a family owned business, that takes pride in developing our employees so that you can learn and grow with us.
Job available due to company growth.
A good work ethic and attendance are strongly desired and will be rewarded.

Custom steel fabricator. We produce medium-to-heavy steel fabrications for area OEM's. www.universal-welding.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 48.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person