Fitter/Welder

Schuff Steel Co; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Schuff Steel Co. is seeking an experienced Production Fitter-Welder in Stockton, CA. The role requires reading drawings, welding structural and plate materials, and fabricating components to exact tolerances.

You will work across ground and elevated positions, using blueprints to layout and fit parts, and will be responsible for finishing and quality checks. Required are a high school diploma or GED and an AWS D1.1 weld test certification.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets safety rules, operating instructions and blueprints.
• Proficient with welding equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to weld in multiple positions and work with various metals.

Responsibilities

• Follow welding procedures (AWS, AISC).
• Weld on ground level, above ground, and below ground.
• Prepare materials by chipping, peening and grinding.
• Read blueprints and plan fitting operations.
• Tack, weld, and fuse parts; maintain clean work area.
• Move materials and welding equipment as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding equipment

Fit & weld in all positions

Education

High school diploma or GED

AWS D1.1 weld test certification

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Employee Value PropositionWorking for a world-class leader in building structures, a Schuff Steel Production Fitter-Welder brings his/her expertise and knowledge in steel and/or bridge fabrication to build some of the most complex and high profile projects in the commercial building, bridge, and industrial sectors. Critical to the production process this position assembles and fits drawing dimensions of the various structural, plate, and mechanical materials. Welds a large variety of materials. Welds in all positions with a high degree of proficiency utilizing full skills of the trade including knowledge of common heat reactions of structural metals, and are certifiable. The production fitter utilizes a high degree of proficiency while utilizing full skills of the trade including knowledge of blueprints and common heat reactions of structural metals. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.In return, the Company will offer competitive market-based compensation and comprehensive health insurance benefits. We are committed to professional development and growing our business. We are looking for a professional with a growth mindset who desires a progressive long-term career.Core ResponsibilitiesFollows applicable welding procedures (AWS, AISC)Welds on the ground level, above ground and below ground, in any required position.Chips peens and grinds material to prepare for welding or finish.Welds structural materials such as plates, sheets, girders, tanks, etc., occasionally involving uncommon structural metals or machine metals under close tolerances of heat application and workmanship.Straightens materials by heat or flame.Perform gouging and scarfing as needed.Must take and pass welding test in accordance to AWS D1.1.Receives instructions, prints, sketches and work orders.Reads and interprets blueprints and plans the fitting operation.Directs and assists in handling and spreading of material, assembling material into required relationships according to detail drawings; handling and placing detail material in assembly, placing bolts, drift pins and other fastening deceives in proper locations.Lays out work lines or fits up jigs for positioning material when required; checks, squares, and scribes all detail connections.Responsible for work conforming to drawings and notes thereon.Cleans up material by grinding or chipping.Burns and tack welds for assembly purposes. Burns, copes, bevels and straightens material. Does minor layout.Spot paints for identification marks.Moves material to and from the work area. Moves welding equipment to material when necessary. Positions component parts on a table held by a fixture or jib, tacking when required.Maintain clean and organized work area.Perform other routine duties per management direction.Must adhere to and follow all safety rules and PPE requirementsEducation/Training - Work ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED), and/or 12 months of stable work experience. Must pass required weld test and fitter test.Specialized Knowledge – Certificates & LicensesEquipment Knowledge & Skills – use a variety of hand tools and welding equipmentLanguage Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints.Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure.Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Cert in AWS D1.1 weld testDBM Global including its U.S. subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Plan*Recruiters* - Resumes submitted without current/valid vendor agreement will become property of DBM Global Inc. Any recruiting/staffing firm or agency wishing to do business with DBM Global must contact the Talent Acquisition Department at [phone]. Recruiting/staffing firms may NOT contact hiring managers directly. Firms that do not honor this request will be removed from consideration.