Fitter/Welder- Weekend Shift

Arcosa; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is seeking a Fitter/Welder for our Ft. Worth, TX plant. You will layout pieces with jigs, set up and operate welding equipment, and MIG weld structural steel per blueprints and work orders.

You will also maintain safety protocols and records, with overtime for extended hours. Must have at least 1 year welding experience or completed weld training; flux or metal core welding is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year welding experience or weld training completed.
• Flux or Metal Core welding experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and measurements within tolerances.
• Team player with dependable work ethic and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Observe safety practices and follow rules.
• Lay out, cut, and fit subassemblies and final products.
• Fit and weld using MIG processes and perform multi-pass welds.
• Position pieces in jigs with measuring tools and hand tools.
• Maintain records and support safety initiatives.
• Assist in training other employees on new tasks.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Measurement

Teamwork

Education

Welding training

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 in an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications. With over sixty years of innovative and manufacturing expertise, Mayer has helped to author and validate many of todays' transmission industry standards and specifications.

Schedule -

Must be able towork 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.

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