Night Shift Structural Welder/Fitter - Poles & Frames

SI Utility LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

EAP

Life insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

Job summary

SI Utility LLC in Midland, Texas, designs and fabricates steel power delivery structures. The Structural Welder/Fitter reads blueprints, cuts and fits metal, and welds to AWS D1.1 standards, with safety and quality as priorities.

You will operate flame-cutting and plasma-arc equipment, work from ladders, and collaborate with QC to ensure parts meet specifications in a full-time role offering benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of structural welding and fitting experience.
• Able to read blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Able to learn and follow AWS D1.1 and other industry codes.
• Experience with thermal cutting equipment.
• Above-average communication and organizational skills.
• Team player with a high level of dedication.
• Experience with GMAW groove welds in the 2G position.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, shape, and fit metal components to assemble structural forms for steel utility poles.
• Weld or bolt pieces together to build framework and supports according to specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine job requirements.
• Operate welding equipment and related tools efficiently and accurately.
• Inspect work pieces for defects and measure with a straightedge or template to confirm they meet specifications.
• Inspect and repair defects before QC inspection; work with QC to meet codes.
• Dismantle assemblies or cut scrap metal using flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment.
• Operate forklift, man lift, and scissor lift; work from ladders and scaffolds.
• Report discrepancies and safety issues to the shop foreman; complete tasks promptly.
• Follow safety policies, wear PPE, and stop work if unsafe.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read blueprints

AWS D1.1

Thermal cutting

Communication skills

Team player

GMAW 2G welds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Flame-cutting torch

Plasma-arc equipment

Forklift

Man lift

Scissor lift

Job description

SI Utility LLC in Midland, Texas, designs and fabricates steel power delivery structures. The Structural Welder/Fitter reads blueprints, cuts and fits metal, and welds to AWS D1.1 standards, with safety and quality as priorities.

You will operate flame-cutting and plasma-arc equipment, work from ladders, and collaborate with QC to ensure parts meet specifications in a full-time role offering benefits.