Welder-Fitter

Job Description Summary: Join our team at Engineered Systems as a Welder-Fitter, where you’ll be welding, fitting, and fabricating steel components for overhead bridge cranes. This role involves reading engineering drawings, assembling parts, and ensuring high-quality welds in various positions. If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive in a team environment, this job is for you!

Job Duties And Tasks

• Understand and Plan: Read and interpret engineering drawings to plan your work.
• Assemble and Secure: Use tools like tape measures and squares to position and secure parts.
• Cutting: Use various cutting tools like saws and torches to shape materials.
• Adjust Equipment: Set up welding equipment to get the right flame or arc.
• Welding: Tack-weld or fully weld parts using different welding techniques.
• Versatile Welding: Weld in different positions, including flat, vertical, and overhead.
• Smooth Finishes: Use grinders to remove rough spots and sharp edges.
• Inspect Work: Check welds and measurements to ensure quality.
• Documentation: Complete quality documents and update drawings.
• Maintain Cleanliness: Keep your work area clean and maintain tools.
• Teamwork: Work efficiently with a partner to meet deadlines.
• Safety and Quality: Follow all safety rules and quality standards.
• Freight Handling: Load and unload materials as needed.

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• Welding Experience: Familiarity with MIG and FCAW welding techniques.
• Physical Strength: Ability to lift up to 40 pounds regularly.
• Material Knowledge: Understanding of raw materials and fitting techniques.
• Measurement Skills: Ability to identify and measure materials accurately.
• Equipment Operation: Safe operation of cranes and forklifts.
• Tool Knowledge: Understanding of various machines and tools.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools.
• Instruction Following: Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Math Skills: Basic shop math and conversion skills.
• Quality Focus: Consistently produce high-quality work.
• Reliability: Strong work ethic and dependability.
• Team and Solo Work: Ability to work well both independently and in a team.
• Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods.
• Willingness to Learn: Eagerness to learn and improve.
• Availability: Willing to work 40+ hours a week.

Ideal Personality Traits: We’re looking for someone who’s got a sharp eye for details and loves making sure everything’s just right. You should enjoy figuring things out and coming up with practical solutions. Being reliable is key – we need someone who shows up on time and gets the job done. You should be a good team player, able to work well with others and keep the team spirit high. Safety is a top priority, so you should always follow the rules to keep everyone safe. Flexibility is important too, as you’ll need to adapt to new tasks easily. Bringing a positive attitude to work every day with a can-do spirit is a must. Lastly, being able to understand instructions and make sure everyone’s on the same page will help you thrive in this role.

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