Fitter Welder

Westerman, Inc; Catoosa (OK); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Owned Company (ESOP)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Westerman, Inc. is a production and storage equipment manufacturer seeking a Fitter/Welder. You will prepare surfaces, lay out and weld components, and operate tools as required. This safety-sensitive, on-site role requires reliability and the ability to read blueprints and weld symbols.

The position offers health insurance, ESOP ownership, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. Join a stable, employee-owned team at 5215 Arkansas Road, Catoosa, OK 74015.

Qualifications

• Open Root 3G MIG/Flux-Ccore weld test must be passed.
• 2 years of Fitter/Welding experience.
• 6 months material handling experience or equivalent.
• Basic safety training.
• Basic math skills and ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Understand quality policy and problem-solving skills.
• Troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare material surfaces to be welded.
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts prior to assembly.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain production averages and communicate across departments.
• Operate hand and power tools relevant to welding.

Skills

Welder experience

Blueprint reading

MIG/FCAW welding

Tape measure

Safety training

Troubleshooting

Tools

Plasma cutter

Oxy-fuel torch

Grinder

Welding equipment

Job description

Westerman, an employee-owned company, is a multiple site manufacturer of production and storage equipment within the oil, gas, and nuclear industries. Our equipment helps optimize well pad design, improve separation efficiency and lower overall equipment spend through high-performance surface separation and processing technology. Our equipment is setting new standards for performance and economics nationwide.SUMMARYThe Fitter/Welder is responsible for preparing material surfaces to be welded per instructions. Will also operate various hand and power tools This position must be able to weld as needed. This is a safety sensitive position.RESPONSIBILITIESRegular and punctual attendance at work is an essential job function of each position and is necessary to your individual effectiveness and that of your work group Regular and punctual attendance is required of all employees.Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, tape measure, level, jack stands, plasma cutter, oxy/acetylene torch, chalk line, and other hand tools as requiredExamine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges and/or tape measure to ensure conformance with specificationsPrepare all material surfaces to be weldedRecognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as wire feed welder using GMAW and FCAW processesWeld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positionsClamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for weldingFollows all safety policies and proceduresConsistently clocks into production jobs and maintains production averages at or above the expected standardsCoordinates and communicates effectively with all departmentsAble to consistently maintain production averages at or above the expected standardsOther duties as assignedSALARY$25-$28/hour, DOEBENEFITSEmployee-Owned Company (ESOP)401(k) matchingHealth insuranceHealth Savings AccountVision insuranceDental insuranceLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveReferral programEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Discount ProgramSCHEDULEMonday – FridayWeekends as neededDay shiftLOCATION5215 Arkansas RoadCatoosa, Oklahoma 74015ON SITEGymBarberMarketWesterman, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.QUALIFICATIONS**MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN OPEN ROOT 3G MIG/FLUXCORE FILL IN CAP WELD TEST**2 years of Fitter/Welding experience6 months of previous material handling experience or equivalent knowledgeBasic safety trainingBasic math skills & ability to read tape measureMust have a firm understanding of volts and amps and be able to adjust accordinglyBasic data entry skills for maintenance breakdown callsCapability to read and interpret blueprints, work order instructions, weld symbols, and operate required tools involved in positionMust understand and follow the quality policy and procedures – detect defectsTroubleshooting skillsPHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, up to entire length of shiftMust be able to exert moderate to heavy physical effort with lifting requirement up to 50 poundsMust have a strong range of motionMust be able to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and bendMust be able to see, speak, and hearMust be able to read instructions and all measuring devicesMust use fingers and hands to manipulate tools and small partsMust be able to walk over both even and uneven surfacesMust be able to work in extreme temperatures, both hot and coldMust be able to wear appropriate PPEMust be physically able to access all areas of the plant and groundsSome aspects of this position may require working in tight quartersMust be physically able to crawl in and out of vesselsSome aspects of this position may require close vision, depth perception, the ability to see small detail, and the ability to adjust focusMust be able to operate an electric and pneumatic grinder safely