Fitter / Welder - Day Shift

Cooper Steel, Inc.; Childersburg (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Steel, Inc. is seeking a Fitter/Welder with 2+ years of experience to join our Alabama shop team. You will interpret blueprints, select welding methods, and weld components in multiple positions to high-quality standards.

Responsibilities include operating grinders, setting up welding, inspecting welds, and maintaining safe, clean work areas. Attention to detail and reliable teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Previous welding experience and ability to read blueprints.
• Familiar with flux-core and MIG welding methods.
• Skilled with grinders, squares, tape measures and hand tools.
• Ability to read technical drawings and welding specs.
• Knowledge of safety standards and proper PPE usage.
• Strong attention to detail and precision in work.
• Willingness to learn overhead crane operations.
• Proficient English communication for teamwork.
• AWS welding certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints to fabricate structural steel.
• Select welding equipment/method based on requirements.
• Operate angle grinders to prepare parts for welding.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic methods in various positions.
• Set up components for welding per specifications; cut with gas torch as needed.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures for flaws.
• Maintain equipment to ensure safety and reliability.
• Ensure work is safe and meets quality standards.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Proven welding experience

Welding procedures (flux-core, MIG)

Hand and power tools experience

Read and interpret drawings

Safety standards knowledge

Attention to detail

Overhead crane operations

English proficiency

AWS welding certification preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Overhead crane experience preferred

Experience in a similar role preferred

Job description

We are looking for a Fitter/Welder with 2 or more years of experience to join our team.

The Fitter/Welder supports Cooper Steel South's goals, values, and philosophy by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, quality service, commitment, and accountability. As a member of the Cooper Steel South's team, performance includes demonstration of the following accountabilities: communication, teamwork, job knowledge and leadership.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Fitter/Welder is responsible for understanding blueprints and welding techniques to execute the highest standards of welding performance.

PRIMARY DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES

include the following:

• Interpret blueprints to fabricate structural steel
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions.
• Set up components for welding equipment in accordance to specifications (e.g. cut material with gad torch to match measurements)
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards
• Keep work areas clean and organized

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience as welder
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (flux-core, MIG weld)
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (grinder, squares, tape measure, hand tools)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Attention to detail
• Ability to learn safe overhead crane operations
• Proficient in English
• Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience using overhead cranes is preferred
• Prior experience in a similar role is preferred

OTHER SKILLS

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals; good judgment; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to work effectively with others. While performing certain duties of the job, the employee is required to squat, bend, twist, lift, pull, and reach. Lifting is required up to 75 lbs. Must be flexible in hours worked and willing to work overtime.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position performs work mostly in the shop setting which includes a variety of working conditions. These include the following conditions: noise level fluctuations from moderate to high, use of personal protective equipment, machine/equipment use. Position involves everyday risks or exposure to elements that require safety precautions. Position will be required to work in adverse weather conditions such as heat, humidity, cold, precipitation, etc.