Fitter Welder I-III

Northwest Pipe Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products as a Fitter Welder! This role involves welding and fitting steel components, ensuring precision and safety in every task. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company offers a values-driven culture and opportunities for career advancement. Enjoy competitive benefits including medical insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. If you're a skilled welder looking to grow in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401k with Employer Match

Bonus Potential

Tuition Reimbursement

Safety Footwear Voucher

Employee Assistance Program

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced Welder with skills in SMAW and FCAW preferred.
• Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, or stand for extended periods.
• Knowledgeable of welding technology and material characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Fit and weld steel pieces for assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Ensure proper alignment and specifications of every fit.
• Use overhead cranes to move products safely.

Skills

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)

Subarc Welding (SAW)

Fitting Steel Pieces

Overhead Crane Operation

Reading Tape Measure

Using Hand Grinders

Teamwork

Leadership Skills

Education

Certificate from College or Technical School

5-7 Years of Related Experience

Tools

Grinders

Arc Gouging Equipment

Welding Torches

Overhead Crane

Small Forklift

Job description

Get ready to grow with us!

Northwest Pipe Company is the nation's leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products and with over 50 years of experience, we're just getting started! Our business is growing, and we're looking for great people to grow with us. We're immediately seeking a Fitter Welder I-III to join our Northwest Pipe team in St. Louis, MO.

We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Bonus Potential (2x per year)
• Up to $2,500 per year Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety

Our Values

• Accountability is evident when we do what we say we are going to do and people accept responsibility for their actions. We do not point fingers and blame others. We own our actions.
• Commitment is not only promising to do something, but actually investing in the necessary effort and actions to make it happen.
• Teamwork is essential for competing in a challenging and constantly changing business environment. Working together across all job functions is critical to achieving our success.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Experienced Welder with possible skills in Subarc (SAW), with experience inShielded Metal Arc Welding (SWAW) andFlux Core (FCAW) preferred.
• Fitting experience preferred.
• Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, or stand for extended periods of time inside a pipe.
• Able to work at heights.
• Skilled in fitting-up steel pieces for welding fixtures and jigs. Ensures proper alignment and dimensional specifications of every fit.
• Weld or tack parts into various sub-assemblies or complete assemblies.
• Experience using an Overhead Crane to move product from one location to another.
• Knowledgeable of welding technology, equipment types, applications, and material characteristics.
• Must be able to read a tape measure and properly apply to pipe sizes.
• Must be able to use hand grinders and other misc. hand tools.
• Team Player with Leadership skills and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· LANGUAGE SKILLS

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

· MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

· REASONING ABILITY

· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

· Certificate from college or technical school; or five-seven years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and experience.

· On the job training by other fitters who have experience, knowledge, and insight into the job. Qualified by performance.

· SMAW

· FCAW

· SAW

· Grinders

· Arc Gouging Equipment

· Torches

· Overhead Crane

· Small Forklift

Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Our organization maintains a drug-free workplace. Except where prohibited by state law, offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug test, and/or physical examination, as determined by the essential functions and physical requirements of the position. Northwest Pipe Company reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.