Fitter/Welder I

Getman Corporation; Bangor Township (MI); On-site; USD 3,119,747 - 4,443,276; Full time

Job summary

Getman Corporation is seeking a qualified Fitter/Welder I to lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components for structural forms in Bangor, MI. You will use welding techniques across GTAW, MCAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW, read blueprints, and prepare parts per WPDS.

Experience with cranes, fixture setup, and team collaboration is essential. The starting rate is $27.45 per hour; candidates should have 1-year certificate or 3–5 years of welding experience, with CWB certificates preferred.

Qualifications

• One year certificate or 3–5 years related welding experience.
• CWB Welding Certificates are a strict requirement.
• Ability to read and layout parts from complex prints.
• Experience with jig fabrication and automated equipment.
• Basic math and arithmetic reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components per welding specs.
• Weld using GTAW, MCAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW processes.
• Read blueprints and WPDS; set up weld schedules.
• Operate welding equipment and prepare surfaces for welding.
• Inspect welds and perform repairs as needed.
• Train novices and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Attend to equipment maintenance and cross-functional tasks.

Skills

Overhead crane experience

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Welding processes FCAW MCAW SMAW GTAW

Torch cutting

Task flexibility

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attendance reliability

Education

One year certificate from college/technical school

3–5 years related welding experience

CWB Welding Certificates required

Tools

Grinders

Hammers

Screwdrivers

Vise clamps

Fixtures and jigs

Job description

Job Summary

Lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery framework and related components using knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, and engineering requirements.

JOB TITLE

Fitter/Welder I

LOCATION

Bangor, MI

STARTING RATE

$27.45

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge, attitude, skills and habits required to perform proceduralized tasks under general supervision and complex, and complex tasks involving the use of theoretical knowledge with little to no supervision.
• Demonstrate skill and dexterity for welding processes of metal.
• Must be able to perform all functions of the basic welder classification.
• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications.
• Use semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal pieces using processes such as GTAW, MCAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW.
• Prepare broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces and drilling a hole at ends of cracks.
• Operate manual or flame-cutting equipment when necessary.
• Ability to interpret and follow Weld Procedure Data Sheets (WPDS). Manipulate welding equipment to match parameters specified by the WPDS.
• Weld in flat, horizontal or vertical positions.
• Repair broken or cracked parts and fills holes as needed
• Set up weld machine, including selecting the appropriate fixture and identifying the proper weld schedule.
• Setup equipment and prepare surfaces to be welded and weld parts.
• Identify welding problems to reduce quality errors.
• Position and clamps work pieces together or assembles them in jig or fixture
• Tack accessories to main structures as needed.
• Use and Read tape measures down to 16th of an inch
• Train novice welders as needed.
• Keep work area clean, neat and orderly.
• Perform autonomous maintenance on machines when applicable.
• May perform additional cross-functional duties as assigned by the department supervisor.
• Must have prompt and regular attendance.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• CWB Welding Certificates are strict requirement.
• Read and layout parts to complex prints and plan details of working procedure.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process.
• 3~5 years of prior hands on experience in welding and fabricating parts for jigs, fixtures and automated equipment.
• Use hand tools such as grinders, hammers, screw drivers, vise clamps, fixtures and jigs, etc.
• Must be able to work from verbal instructions, prints, or work orders.
• Basic mathematic and arithmetic reasoning skills.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination and conduct an accurate visual inspection of a complete weld.
• Must be capable of bending, stooping, crawling as well as lifting up to 50 lbs.

Skills, Talents and/or Characteristics

• Experience with overhead crane and jib hoist
• Possess a strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong Self-Management capability - Aptitude to Understand Job Scope - Excellent attention to Detail & Time
• Experience with FCAW, MCAW, SMAW, GTAW, and related technical terms.
• Experience with welding and torch cutting is a must.
• Flexible and Able to quickly change tasks
• Work well with other affiliate team members
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good attitude and attendance.

Getman Corporation is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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