Welder - Fairbanks Scales : Job Details

OverviewThe Fitter/Welder works independently to fit and weld steel structures and is also able to competently and efficiently perform all required fitting and welding functions. Most work will take place in a manufacturing environment that is subject to extremes in hot and cold. The word will be proximate to various types of metal cutting and processing equipment with moving parts. Overhead cranes and gantry cranes are used extensively for moving large parts and assemblies. Parts and subassemblies are typically large with weights up to 10,000 lbs. Constant vigil and a high level of a situational awareness must be maintained. Equipment and certain operations such as grinding and gouging periodically occur which generate high level of noise. The environment requires personal protective equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, proper clothing, hearing protection) to be worn at all times and certain other protective gear (such as goggles, auto darkening weld helmets, etc.) to be employed based on the task being performed.Required Qualificatio ns - Required qualifications to effectively perform the job. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. (Additional requirements may be designated by position.)High School or equivalent diploma2-5 years of industrial structural steel welding and fittingAbility to read and interpret blueprintsAppropriate skill and knowledge to fit up, tack and weld structural steel assemblies based from blueprintsAbility to perform basic mathematical computationsAbility to accurately take measurements using a variety of devices (rulers, tapes, etc.)Ability to perform MIG welding techniques and perform any setup and adjustment (power, wire feed, gas flow, etc.) to MIG welding equipment for any conditionsAbility to efficiently lay down flat, vertical, overhead fillet welds beads on mild carbon steed at prescribed sizes. Also, able to make wrap around welds and securely position and weld Nelson studsAbility to perform continuous welds with smooth starts and stopsAbility to safely operate right angle and die grinders equipped with required guardingAbility to use an acetylene torch for accurately cutting rebarAbility to use an acetylene torch to cope beans/angle/channel with proper radius and bevelAbility to cleanly torch holesAbility to use a propane torch rose but for heating structural componentsAbility to safely gouge to remove welds without damage to the substrateAbility to accurately cut PVC with a hack saw and cleanly fit pipe assembliesAbility to identify parts and reference their location on a drawing or parts list (BOM)Ability to fabricate assemblies while maintaining required dimensional tolerances and minimizing the effects of a heat wrapAbility to recognize raw material defects and be able to strengthen or achieve conformityAbility to perform all quality checks as required for fitting and weldingAbility to identify and effectively troubleshoot weld quality issues (pinholes, undercuts, cold welds, poor penetration, etc.)Ability to work independently and follow established processesFairbanks Scales Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/VetsDISCLOSURE REGARDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONFairbanks Scales Inc. may obtain information about you from a third-party consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. Thus, you may be the subject of a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report which may include information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and/or mode of living, and which can involve personal interviews with sources such as neighbors, friends, or associates, The reports may contain information regarding your credit history, criminal history, social security verification, motor vehicle records ( driving records ), verification of your education or employment history, or other background checks. Credit history will only be requested where such information is substantially related to the duties and responsibilities of the position for which you are applying.NOTIFICATION OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENINGFairbanks Scales Inc. performs post-offer, pre-employment drug testing for all roles prior to being hired into any role as part of our Drug Free Workplace Policy. In addition, Fairbanks Scales Inc. performs post-offer, pre-employment drug testing under the authority of the U.S. Department of Transportation prior to being hired for any role or transferred into a safety-sensitive role.