Code Welder: Precision Fabrication & Heavy Machining

Metals USA; Tulsa, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Metals USA in Tulsa, OK is seeking a skilled Code Welder to perform advanced production tasks, handle material with crane equipment, and operate multiple machines. You will read blueprints and work orders to determine specifications and ensure precise welding quality.

Candidates must have strong measurement and reading skills, proficiency with hand tools and calipers, and the ability to work in a high-demand warehouse with safety gear.

Qualifications

• Advanced reading and writing comprehension in English to read work order instructions, safety, and policy manuals.
• Advanced measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper, gauges, or micrometer.
• Must have mechanical aptitude and arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions.
• Experience operating an overhead crane / forklift operator.
• Must be proficient in the use of hand tools including grinder.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination.
• Computer Literacy; Microsoft Products, CAD Programming and ERP.
• Must be organized with attention to detail.
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Positions work pieces for processing.
• Operates machines to process work by cutting, burning, sawing, blasting, shearing, punching, grinding, bending, or pressing.
• Uses gauges, calipers, squares, or rulers for measurement.
• Determines processing specifications by reviewing blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications.
• Installs and aligns specified punches, cutting blades or other fixtures in machine bed using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, or hand tools.
• Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth and feed rates; and diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments.
• Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections.
• Coordinates and executes material handling of all inventories to be processed including operation of overhead crane.
• Performs limited preventative maintenance, such as lubrication, cleaning and changing of parts.
• May train less experienced workers and perform as lead in absence of group leader.
• May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing.
• May mark material after processing; store material for additional processing and/or shipping.
• Restocks material.
• Completes work order paperwork/documentation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Reading & writing

Measuring skills

Mechanical aptitude

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Calipers & gauges

Dexterity

Computer literacy

ERP exposure

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Metals USA in Tulsa, OK is seeking a skilled Code Welder to perform advanced production tasks, handle material with crane equipment, and operate multiple machines. You will read blueprints and work orders to determine specifications and ensure precise welding quality.

Candidates must have strong measurement and reading skills, proficiency with hand tools and calipers, and the ability to work in a high-demand warehouse with safety gear.