Overnight Structural Welder/Fitter

Smith Industries; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Free uniforms

Job summary

SI Utility is seeking a Structural Welder/Fitter for the overnight shift to join our growing team. This role will assemble, fabricate, and fit structural metal components for steel utility poles, read and interpret engineering blueprints, measure, cut, shape, and fit parts, and weld or bolt materials per specifications while maintaining AWS D1.1 quality standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication and organizational skills, knowledge of basic shop

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must pass a weld test.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of basic shop math and ability to operate standard tools and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fabricate, and fit structural metal components for steel utility poles.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Measure, cut, shape, and fit metal components using a variety of tools and machinery.
• Weld or bolt materials together to build frameworks and supports per specifications.
• Align and fit parts precisely using appropriate measuring and leveling tools.
• Inspect completed assemblies for conformance to design and AWS D1.1 quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Measuring & fitting

Machinery operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Vision insurance

We are seeking a Structural Welder/Fitter for the overnight shift to join our growing team at SI Utility, a locally owned company specializing in the fabrication of steel utility poles. This position plays a key role in ensuring that all structural components meet the highest quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble, fabricate, and fit structural metal components for steel utility poles.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Measure, cut, shape, and fit metal components using a variety of tools and machinery.
• Weld or bold materials together to build frameworks and supports per specifications.
• Align and fit parts precisely using sppropriate measuring and leveling tools.
• Inspect completed assemblies for conformance to design and AWS D1:1 quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.

General Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of basic shop math and ability to operate standard tools and machinery.
• Must pass a weld test.
• Team-oriented, dependable, and highly motivated

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk up to 90% of the workday.
• Occasional bending, squatting, climbing ladders/stairs, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to accurately assess weights, distances, and heights.