Fitter Welder Career-Weekend Shift

Arcosa Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Meyer Utility Structures in Ft. Worth, TX is seeking a Fitter/Welder to lay out, weld, and finish components for utility structures. You will set up welding equipment, read blueprints, and ensure safety procedures are followed.

The role uses MIG welding to join steel and other metals, with a compensation structure of 36 hours paid for 40 hours. Requirements include at least 1 year of welding experience or weld training, ability to read technical layouts, and a dependable, team-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year welding experience or completed weld training/education.
• Experience with Flux or Metal Core welding preferred.
• Ability to measure within specified tolerances.
• Ability to read blueprints, layouts, schematics, or work orders.
• Experience in manufacturing transmission poles or related products is desirable.
• Dependable with a good attitude and strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Observe all safety practices and follow safety rules.
• Lay out and cut complex subassemblies and/or final product.
• Fit and complete final welds and/or multi-pass welds.
• Position pieces in jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring tools.
• Maintain and complete required records.
• Participate in safety committees and other initiatives.
• Assist in training other employees on new tasks as needed.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Measuring accuracy

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Education

Welding training program

Tools

Welding equipment

Measuring instruments

Jigs and fixtures

Job description

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is searching for a Fitter/Welder for our plant located in Ft. Worth, TX. As a Fitter/Welder at Meyer Utility Structures, you’ll use jigs/holding fixtures to lay out pieces to be welded according to blueprints, layouts, schematics, or work orders. You’ll then set up, operate, and maintain the welding equipment. Through the MIG welding process, you are responsible for welding together structural steel and other metals to build utility structure products while implementing safety protocols and procedures. Work 36 hours and get paid for 40 hours. Meyer Utility Structures in an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications. With over sixty years of innovative and manufacturing expertise, Mayer has helped to author and validate many of todays' transmission industry standards and specifications. Schedule - Must be able to work Fri- Sun 4:00 am - 4:30 pm.

What You’ll Do

• Observe all standard safety practices and follow all safety rules.
• Lay out and cut complex subassemblies and/or final product.
• Fit and complete final welds and/or multi-pass welds.
• Position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Maintain and complete all required records.
• Participate in safety committees and/or other initiatives.
• Complete other duties as required including helping to train other employees as needed on new tasks.

What You'll Need

• Minimum of 1 year of applicable welding experience or successful completion of weld training and education.
• Flux or Metal Core welding experience highly preferred.
• Ability to accurately measure within specified tolerances highly preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, layouts, schematics, or work orders highly preferred.
• Previous experience manufacturing transmission poles or related products is highly desired, but not required.
• A high level of dependability, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team towards achieving a common goal.