Master Fitter Welder * Hourly Pay Rate $29.63*

Copeland Industrial LP; Cudahy (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland Industrial LP is seeking a Master Fitter Welder I to assemble, fit, weld and test complete assemblies per ASME code requirements. You will read engineering drawings, set up test carts, and work with engineering to resolve quality issues, while training junior welders and maintaining documentation.

The role requires certification in SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW and careful adherence to safety and quality rules.

Qualifications

• Must be certified to weld SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW.
• Able to read complex engineering drawings and ISO diagrams.
• Pass written tests on Welding Procedure Specification and weld symbol interpretation.
• Annual x-ray pass rate requirements apply.
• Follow ASME quality and safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Weld and ensure ASME B31.3 compliance including x-ray requirements.
• Perform manual dimensional layout of parts using gauges.
• Set up and operate pressure test cart; read gauges and test assemblies.
• Train lesser qualified employees to meet requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering; participate in WPS training.
• Maintain continuity log and organize paperwork.
• Visualize piping layouts from ISO drawings and plan accordingly.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Reasoning and problem solving

Safety rules interpretation

Documentation reading

Education

Engineering drawings comprehension

Welding certifications (SMAW FCAW GMAW GTAW)

Tools

Fillet weld gauge

X-ray testing equipment

P&ID/P&I drawings interpretation

Job description

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Job Purpose and Reporting Structure

Under the direction of the Department Supervisor, the Master Fitter Welder I performs operations necessary to assemble, fit, weld, and test complete assemblies to comply with ASME code requirements. The finished product must meet or exceed customer specifications and production quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all housekeeping procedures. Comply with all quality and safety rules and regulations.
• Weld and comply with the ASME B31.3 code including x-ray requirements.
• Perform manual dimensional layout of parts using appropriate tools and gauges.
• Properly set up and operate pressure test cart, read gauges and successfully test assemblies.
• Participate on cross‑functional teams to address and resolve quality issues and problems, and to ensure the continuous, on‑going improvement of processes and methods.
• Organize and complete as necessary the required paperwork for the units.
• Train lesser qualified employees to meet requirements efficiently.
• Work closely with other employees including engineering in a professional manner.
• Attend, understand and participate in WPS and ASME training.
• Maintain continuity log.
• Visualize piping layouts from ISO drawings and plan accordingly.

Protective Clothing Required

Requires the use of safety glasses, shoes, hearing protection, gloves, welding helmets, respirator, and smoke extractor as needed.

Qualification Requirements

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.

Education and/or Experience

Previous job‑related experience, or a combination of education and experience. Must be able to understand and read complicated Engineering drawings. Must conform to labor standards on a consistent basis. Per the union contract, the employee shall maintain productivity efficiencies in line with expectations. Must be certified to weld with the following processes: SMAW (Stick) FCAW (flux‑core) GMAW (6G STT root pass) or GTAW (Tig). Pass a one‑page written test on the interpretation of a Welding Procedure Specification (85% minimum score). Pass a two‑page written test on weld symbol interpretation. Seventy percent (70%) of the welds examined with X‑ray must pass the first examination on a yearly basis. The samples X‑rayed will be chosen at random per code requirements. If a welder fails to pass the required percentage of examinations, the cause of the failure will be evaluated. The Welding Engineer will work with the welder to improve any technique or process related issue. If weld quality does not improve after a sufficient amount of training, the welders’ qualifications will be reviewed. In this case, the welder may be disqualified from the labor grade.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, engineering drawings, and procedure manuals.

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 apply rational thinking to understanding and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, and independently problem solve.

Other Skills and Abilities

Requires the ability to operate various precision measuring and testing equipment. Must be able to interpret Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&I) Demonstrate ability to measure weld size using a fillet weld gauge. Demonstrate ability to follow a written Welding procedure Specification (WPS).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move parts and equipment weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works with explosive conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is a combination of moderate and loud.

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial. Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end‑to‑end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally. Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1 with OPT or CPT, H‑1, H‑2, L‑1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: [e-mail]

Company Overview

With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.