Fitter/Welder

Ben Hur Construction Co.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in steel construction is seeking a skilled Fitter/Welder to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will be responsible for various welding operations, ensuring precision and quality in manufacturing products according to customer specifications. The ideal candidate will have experience with FCAW and be adept at reading blueprints. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and a 401K plan. If you're passionate about construction and safety, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-value projects and make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• Must pass a weld certification test involving visual inspection and UT test.
• Experience with FCAW process and overhead cranes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dress metal parts and operate welding equipment to fabricate products.
• Read blueprints and analyze engineering drawings for welding operations.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Math Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Some College/Vocational Welding Program

3+ Years Experience

Tools

Arc Welding Equipment

Grinders

Cutting Torch

Overhead Crane

Job description

Ben Hur Steel Worx's goal is to be the leading authority and top performer of steel construction services. We have been committed to providing the best product and services to our customers for over 100 years.

Our employees are committed to our values of safety, customer success, operational success, integrity and respect. Join the Ben Hur team as we work to make customers, communities and employees lives better through high value construction services. Ben Hur offers a competitive salary and benefits. Starting pay for the Fitter/Welder position is based on education, experience and skill level. Starting hourly salary $25.00 to $32.00 per hour. Core benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, company paid short-term and long-term disability, and 401K with match.

SUMMARY

The Fitter/Welder is responsible for various types of weld preparation, fit-up of components, welding and weld finishing operations to manufacture products to customer drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction. Weld various types of sizes and shapes of materials to standard welding codes. Primary welding process is FCAW in flat and horizontal positions, requiring attention to detail. Material is all carbon steel, mainly beams and columns.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Dress metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
   • Operate grinders, arc air, cutting torch and other hand-held tools.
   • Layout, fit-up, and weld plates, clip angle, channel and other misc. items to structural beams and columns.
2. Determine required equipment and welding method to complete complex or difficult assignments.
3. Read blueprints to determine measurements.
4. Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
5. Lays out, positions, and tack welds parts and assemblies according to specifications.
6. Fabricate and fit steel pieces.
7. Perform full penetration in the 1G and 2G position.
8. Position work pieces using an overhead crane or a jib crane.
9. Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
10. Maintain and complete all required records.
11. Follow all safety rules and practices.
12. May be involved in safety committees or initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be able to pass a weld certification test that involves visual inspection, UT test and/or lab testing.
2. Candidates must be able to read a tape measure to 1/16" and have strong math skills.
3. FCAW process experience preferred.
4. Overhead crane experience preferred.
5. Some College/Vocational Welding Program or Coursework and/or minimum 3-year experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Plant manufacturing environment.
2. Full-time position, Monday-Friday 1st or 2nd shift operations, overtime required including some Saturdays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Must be able to move around the production floor.
2. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a repeated basis throughout the day, 25 to 50 pounds frequently during the day, 50 to 75 pounds occasionally during the day and 75 to 100 pounds several times during the day.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.