2nd Shift Fitter/Welder - Growth, Benefits & Mentorship

Dave Steel Company, a Walters Group Company; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Matching Contributions

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation & Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Dave Steel Company, a Walters Group Company, is seeking skilled welders/fitters for our Asheville fabrication facility on 2nd shift. You will read drawings, measure with tape, and perform back gouging with carbon arc equipment while following safety protocols.

We welcome team players with 3+ years of structural steel experience and AWS FCAW/MCAW certification. Join a supportive, growth‑oriented environment with comprehensive benefits in Asheville, NC.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of fitting/welding structural steel experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes.
• Current or past AWS certification for FCAW, MCAW.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• A team player, who can interrelate and operate effectively with peers and associates in a collegial, yet demanding environment.
• Organization skills and the ability to be flexible in managing changing priorities.
• Communication skills–both written and oral.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow detailed written instructions and fabrication drawings.
• Perform accurate measurements and calculations using feet, inches, and fractions.
• Successfully pass a 1-inch thick 2-G welder qualification.
• Pass a tack welder qualification (visual macro break test).
• Operate carbon air-arc equipment for back gouging processes.
• Ensure safe work practices are adhered to, and appropriate PPE is worn at all times.
• Mentor apprentices and junior fitter/welders by sharing knowledge and safe work practices.

Skills

Structural welding

Reading blueprints

Tape measure

Overhead cranes

AWS FCAW/MCAW certification

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Analytical problem-solving

Tools

Carbon air-arc equipment

Job description

Dave Steel Company, a Walters Group Company, is seeking skilled welders/fitters for our Asheville fabrication facility on 2nd shift. You will read drawings, measure with tape, and perform back gouging with carbon arc equipment while following safety protocols.

We welcome team players with 3+ years of structural steel experience and AWS FCAW/MCAW certification. Join a supportive, growth‑oriented environment with comprehensive benefits in Asheville, NC.