Fitter/Welder

Dave Steel Company; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Matching Contributions

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Dave Steel Company in Shelby, NC, is seeking a Fitter/Welder for the Shelby Fabrication Facility on the 1st shift. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will read fabrication drawings, measure with feet and inches, and perform welds to exacting standards while adhering to safety procedures.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of structural steel experience, can read blueprints and tape measures, and passes required welder qualifications.

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 with peers within a collegial, yet demanding environment.

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

Blueprint reading

Tape measure

Overhead cranes

AWS FCAW/MCAW

Health & safety

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Fitting/Welding

Job description

Since 1929, Dave Steel Company, a Walters Group Company, has primarily focused on industrial projects requiring expert fabrication, exceptional quality, and exemplary service across the United States. As Dave Steel grows and expands into new markets, we are seeking to welcome aspiring and driven individuals to our team who share our vision, mission and core values.

We are incredibly proud of our projects, to name a few: Sierra Nevada Brewery in Asheville, NC, the Mission Hospital Cancer Center in Asheville, NC, The ASU End Zone in Boone, NC, and the Pratt Whitney Building in Asheville, NC.

We're an AISC Certified Fabricator in business since 1929. We are committed to supporting and developing our teams. We also ensure a positive, safe, collaborative work environment with ample personal and career development opportunities.

If you want to be a part of our team–read on and apply. Even if you feel like you don’t meet all the criteria, please give it a shot, and still apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Fitter/Welder will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• 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.

Position Requirements:

• 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 other associates within

a collegial, yet demanding, work 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.

Work Location:

• Shelby Fabrication Facility
• 1st Shift
• Monday to Friday

Benefits:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)