Tacoma
Job Description Position: Fitter FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) Reporting Relationships: • Production Manager, • Shop Foreman Primary Purpose of this Position: Weld steel parts for structural, plate, and misc. steel assemblies per shop drawings and AWS quality requirements. Essential Job Functions: • Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances., • Preheat and/or cut work pieces using a hand torch when required. Clean welds of excess weld, splatter or slag using chipping hammers, wire brushes or grinders., • Fabricate sub-pieces of the overall assembly as trained and instructed., • Identify shop drawing errors and discrepancies before or during early stages of fabrication., • Operate forklifts, jib cranes, and overhead cranes in order to move materials., • Ability to read, write, and perform higher arithmetic computations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions., • Ability to understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions., • Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and managers., • Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on the progress of work and setting priorities for job completion., • Skill in using tape measure or 1" rule., • Ability to pass the fillet weld break test using the gas metal arc welding process., • Ability to interpret, understand, and utilize cutting lists, shop orders, and shop drawings., • Ability to operate a cutting torch to meet American Welding Society specifications., • Ability to possess pride in own workmanship, demonstrate attention to detail, and work safely., • Ability to operate forklifts, jib hoists, and overhead cranes in a safe and proper manner. Use and understand industry hand signals used for crane operations., • Ability to multitask. Physical Demands: • Walk CONTINUOUSLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift. The distances walked will range from a distance of a few feet to 60-foot length of a steel beam., • Lift weights up to 20 pounds from floor to chest CONTINUOUSLY, which includes the various tools utilized in the process of performing the usual work duties., • Employee is expected to work 40 hours a week. However, hours including over time and weekends may be required based on welding needs., • Hear sufficiently to be aware of safety issues., • Visual ability to read and interpret cut lists and shop drawings. Safety glasses are required in the shop area., • Exposure to heat, cold, wet and humid conditions in the shop area OCCASIONALLY., • Exposure to fumes, odors and dusts in the shop area OCCASIONALLY., • Exposure to solvents, greases, oils, and coolants OCCASIONALLY., • Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment. PPE includes steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats. Tools Required: Square, Tape Measure, Weld Lead, 4 inch grinder, 9 inch grinder, Ball Peen Hammer ,Sledge Hammer, Hand Torch, Wire Brushes, Chipping Hammers, Clamps, Stamping Taps, and Chains. Machines Utilized: Welder, Overhead Crane, Jib Crane, Pallets, Saw Horses, and Forklifts. Experience and Education Required: • High School degree or equivalent., • Minimum of 2-3 Years of experience working as a welder for a steel fabricator or manufacturer, or a one-year degree or certificate in welding technology from a qualified trade school or college. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled Required experience: • Welding for a steel fabricator or manufacturer: 2 years Required education: • High school or equivalent Thank you for applying! If we're interested, we'll contact you. Please do not call regarding your application. Job Posted by ApplicantPro