Fitter/Welder- Weekend Shift

Arcosa; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry leader in engineering and fabrication is seeking a skilled Fitter/Welder to join their dynamic team in Fort Worth. In this role, you will utilize your welding expertise to create utility structures while adhering to strict safety protocols. You'll work with advanced welding equipment and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals. This position offers a unique schedule that allows you to work 36 hours while being compensated for 40 hours, providing a great work-life balance. If you are passionate about welding and eager to contribute to innovative projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid for 40 hours while working 36 hours

Safety Training Programs

Qualifications

• 1+ year of welding experience or completion of welding training.
• Ability to read blueprints and measure accurately.

Responsibilities

• Weld structural steel and other metals to build utility structures.
• Observe safety practices and maintain welding equipment.

Skills

MIG Welding

Blueprint Reading

Measurement Skills

Teamwork

Education

Welding Training and Education

Tools

Welding Equipment

Measuring Instruments

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, an Arcosa subsidiary, is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete, lattice, and tubular steel and concrete structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications. With over sixty years of innovative engineering and manufacturing expertise, Meyer has helped to author and validate many of today’s 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.