Fitter/Welder II

APi Group; Town of Barronett (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

401K with employer match

Generous paid time off

Health Insurance

Job summary

LeJeune Steel Company in Barronett, Wisconsin is seeking a skilled Fitter/Welder II to layout, fit, and fabricate metal components for structural forms such as stadiums and skyscrapers. The role requires knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, and engineering fundamentals, with potential movement into a shop lead.

The position emphasizes hands-on fabrication, inspection, and adherence to project specifications, using MAG/Dropping techniques, with safety and quality control integrated

Qualifications

• Analyzes fabrication drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Know-how of welding techniques and metallurgy to fabricate complex structures.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes fabrication drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Work with quality control and inspectors to meet project specs.
• Inspect weld preps and joints for proper fit-up and weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts as instructed.
• Weld components in various positions (flat, vertical, overhead).
• Perform day-to-day maintenance on tools and equipment.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Blueprint interpretation

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MAG Drill

Grinder

MIG Welder

Oxy-fuel torch

Plasma torch

Job description

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SHOP-FITTERS/WELDERS-WSS Full Time Fitter/Welder Wisconsin Structural Steel, Barronett, WI, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1020

LeJeune Steel Company is focused on becoming the pre-eminent structural steel provider in North America focused on delivering large, complicated and fast-track projects. We are a group of forward-thinking, focused, knowledgeable individuals that are looking to grow our exceptional team.

Our Core Promise:

To Outdo .

We tackle every project with uncompromising tenacity and unmatched mastery, making our customers’ vision a reality. Building the tallest, coolest, never-been-done-before buildings takes courage and strength. You have to be smarter than everyone else. Not just book smart, but hard knocks smart – living it smart. Because the best solutions to the trickiest problems don’t just happen. You get there by tackling the impossible, working around it, designing through it and engineering it into reality. And not just by doing it,

But by Outdoing it.

Our Values:

• Caring and enduring relationships with others
• Honesty and integrity
• Excellence, nothing less
• Enjoying our work
• Safety, health and well-being of all of our employees
• Combining small company abilities with large company advantages

What We Are:

• Relentless
• Forward-Thinking
• Focused
• Strong
• Knowledgeable

Description

At LeJeune Steel Company, our people are our most important resource. We're looking for a highly skilled Fitter/Welder II who will layout, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms for complex structures such as stadiums and skyscrapers. This position will use knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, and basic engineering requirements to potentially move into a shop lead.

Responsibilities/Tasks of role:

• Analyzes fabrication drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Work closely with quality control and third-party inspectors to meet project specifications and internal quality standards.
• Inspects weld preps and joints to ensure proper fit-up using standard measuring instruments. Weld components in flat, or vertical positions.
• Use proper hand tools such as oxy-fuel torch, plasma torch, and MIG welding equipment.
• Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or MIG welding equipment.
• Determines required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Removes rough spots from the workpiece, using a portable grinder or scraper.
• Conduct tests and inspections of products to evaluate quality.
• Ensure the accuracy of components being fabricated.
• Perform day-to-day basic maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Operate overhead cranes daily and forklift as instructed.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications:

• Inspect material, drill, grind, cope, connect angles, weld free-floating plate, weld single and multi-pass fillet welds, install studs, and post-welding operations.
• Use MAG Drill, grinder, tension control gun, fillet gauge, MIG welder, carbon arc, oxyfuel hand torch, and plasma torch.
• Understand and interpret fabrication drawings and welding procedure specifications.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, and basic maintenance.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control requirements, and other techniques for maximizing productivity.
• Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications.
• Knowledge of complex fit-up (Miters, compound bevels, skewed connections, rolled material, and radiuses).
• Ability to run track torch and track welders.
• Ability to perform Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) welds successfully.
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Ability to use electronic devices such as iPad or tablet to complete work.
• Exceptional communication, writing, interpersonal skills, and an ethical mindset.
• Adept to problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Basic mathematic skills are required.
• Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and physical.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to keep hand and arm steady while moving or holding hand and arm in one position.
• Ability to quickly move hand, hand and arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Ability to see details at close range with or without prescription glasses.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly, occasionally lift greater than 50 lbs. with the support of other team members.
• Ability to stand on hard surfaces for 10+ hours daily, 5 days a week, in steel or composite-toed boots with metatarsal guards.
• Ability to grasp and handle grinders, cutters, torches, and welding equipment for extensive periods.

Benefits and Compensation:

This role is based out of our Barronett office. This position is eligible for profit sharing based on company performance in addition to other benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family.

Some benefits include:

• Comprehensive Insurance coverage, Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
• Wellness Program
• 401K with employer match
• Discounted company stock (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Profit Sharing
• Generous paid time off
• Growth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and trainings

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

APi Group is committed to complying with all laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and to providing equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of sex/gender, age, disability, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, military/veteran status, or other protected characteristics as defined by local, state, and federal law. In keeping with this commitment, APi Group will provide reasonable accommodations in the application process to otherwise qualified applicants with a disability.

Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation of disability in connection with the application process should contact Total Rewards and People Services at 651-604-2882 or email [e-mail] .

All qualified applicants with LeJeune Steel Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.