Career Fitter/Welder

Valtir LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Valtir LLC in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Career Fitter/Welder for our Fort Worth plant. You will lay out, align and fit metal parts according to blueprints and sketches, ensuring accurate, safe assembly.

The role requires at least 1 year of welding experience, ability to read shop drawings, and use of measuring tools. Starting rate is $21.00 per hour, with a competitive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of welding experience.
• Must read specifications, shop drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to perform all essential functions safely and efficiently.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to use measuring tools and inspection gauges.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Must be able to lift 60 lbs and stand in a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, position, align and fit metal parts according to layouts and blueprints.
• Tack-weld and join parts using manual, semi-automatic or automatic welding equipment.
• Operate or assist in fabricating parts; read drawings and forms.
• Follow safety rules and maintain records; participate in safety initiatives.
• Perform flat fillet welds and assess tolerances; read blueprints; may use robotic welding.
• Fit and weld complex assemblies; operate fabrication machinery as needed; multi-pass welding may be involved.

Skills

Read blueprints

Measuring tools

Teamwork

Communication

Shop math

Lifting 60 lbs

Tools

Welding equipment

Robotic welding

Job description

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Full Time Direct Fort Worth, TX - 1016, Fort Worth, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1865

Valtir is currently looking to hire a Career Fitter/Welder team member for our Fort Worth, TX plant.

Valtir has been an industry leader and global supplier of highway safety products for over 50 years. Working with industry partners and safety experts, Valtir continues to bring the next generation of innovative safety products to a dynamically changing market. Our products are specified, sold, and installed throughout North America and in more than 100 international markets.

As a Career Fitter/Welder, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that your team’s daily work assignments are completed in accuracy on time and in a safe manner. You will be expected to be proactive in identifying and solving problems, and act with the utmost levels of integrity and safety.

Location: Ft. Worth, TX

Starting rate $21.00 per hour!

What you will do:

• Lays out, positions, aligns and fits together fabricated parts of metal according to layouts and work orders, blueprints, schematics and sketches in preparation.
• Tack-welds pieces together. Applies appropriate welding processes to join, surface, fabricate and repair parts of metal or other welding materials according to layouts, work orders, blueprints schematics and sketches using manual, semi-automatic or automatic welding equipment.
• May operate production equipment to cut, punch, or form parts for welding. May lay out and mark weld points on parts or subassemblies. May position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools. May inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
• Observes all standard safety practices and maintains and completes all required records. Follows all safety rules and practices. May be involved in safety committees or initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs flat fillet welds; Fits and welds simple assemblies; accurately measures within specified tolerances; reads blueprint; May operate automatic welding equipment (robotic welding) requires general supervision.
• Fits and welds complex assemblies; Ability to operate fabrication machinery as needed; Accurately measures within specified tolerances; Reads and interprets blueprints; Operates automatic welding equipment (robotic welding); May be proficient at multiple pass welding.

What you’ll need:

• Minimum 1 year of experience
• Pass welding test.
• Must be able to read specifications, shop drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to perform all essential functions safely and efficiently.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain a professional work environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work within a teamwork environment.
• Able to use measuring tools and inspection gauges.
• Basic shop math
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Must be able to lift 60 lbs. Must be able to work in a manufacturing facility standing most of the day.

Competitive Benefits & Programs:

In addition to a thriving workplace environment, a comprehensive benefits package is provided for our employees including: