Fitter

Chief-Buildings; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/time off

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Chief Buildings, a brand of Chief Industries, seeks a skilled welder in Lancaster, SC to lay out and position metal components and perform GMAW welding on production materials. You will read blueprints, operate welding equipment, and maintain safety and quality controls while working 7:30pm–6:00am.

This full-time role offers company benefits including paid vacation, life insurance, short-term disability, health and vision insurance, and education assistance; candidate must have a High School

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Ability to interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints for accurate assembly.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and position metal components according to blueprint specifications.
• Perform GMAW welding on production materials.
• Maintain safety and quality control standards, and comply with AWS certifications.
• Assemble steel frames and handle heavy components.
• Operate welding equipment and perform machine setup and routine maintenance.
• Complete paperwork and data entry accurately; work independently or with minimal supervision.

Skills

Safety

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oxy-Acetylene

Plasma/Cutting torch

Grinding equipment

Forklifts/Overhead cranes

Job description

Responsible for laying out and positioning metal components according to blueprint specification GMAW welding processes on production materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carries out responsibilities with safety and efficiency as a priority. Prioritizes the well-being of colleagues and actively contributes to the safety program by collaborating, sharing ideas, and voicing concerns. Adheres to training guidelines, policies, and procedures while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Proactively identifies and addresses potential hazards.
• Ensure compliance with quality control standards and maintain required AWS certifications.
• Assemble steel frames through final welding, including lifting and positioning heavy components.
• Operate assigned equipment with full knowledge of its capabilities and applicable welding codes, handle machine setup and routine maintenance.
• Complete all job-related paperwork and data entry accurately and manage tasks independently with minimal supervision, while maintaining the required weld Earned Hour Ratio.
• Operates forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment to safely and efficiently transport materials as required.
• Capable of working independently or as a team with minimum supervision.

Education: High School Diploma, or GED, preferred.

Shift: 7:30pm-6:00am

Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for creating a collaborative, safe and hazard free environment that is driven by employee involvement. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to leading departmental continuous improvement projects, supporting and executing all safety and health policies and programs, employee training and incident investigations.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of construction solutions for customers located throughout the United States since 1966. Specific applications include manufacturing, commercial, community and agricultural buildings. Each structure is designed to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska, Rensselaer, Indiana and Lancaster, South Carolina.

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/time off
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Education assistance
• And much more.

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

Skilled in interpreting fabrication drawings and data sheets for accurate assembly

Strong mathematical abilities, including working with fractions and decimals.

Proficient in using hand tools such as tape measures, squares, protractors, Oxy Acetylene, cutting/plasma torch, and grinding equipment.

Knowledge of basic welding techniques and metal fabrication.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.