Structural Fitter

Thompson Construction Group; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Career development programs

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group seeks a Welder in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to assemble and fit metal parts according to blueprints. The role requires expertise in welding techniques and heavy machinery operation. Competitive compensation and benefits package available, including medical, dental, and wellness programs.

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in welding, the ability to meet physical demands, and a commitment to safety and quality. This position may involve working in various environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in welding.
• Must recognize distortion caused by welding.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work at heights up to 200 feet.

Responsibilities

• Study specifications and blueprints to identify materials.
• Select equipment and plan layout for welding.
• Assemble and fit metal sections together for welding.

Skills

Welding techniques

Blueprint reading

Heavy metal-working machinery operation

Tool usage (various)

Tools

Wrenches

Tape measure

Hammers

Levels

Socket Set

Job description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Lays out, positions, aligns and fits together fabricated parts of structural metal products preparatory to welding or riveting according to customers plans and drawings. Must perform duties in a safe and timely manner with the highest degree of quality possible.

Job Responsibilities

• Study specifications and blueprints to determine materials required.
• Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.
• Lay out, position, align, and fit components together.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding.
• Assemble and fit metal sections and plates to form sub-units for welding or bolting and rig, hoist and move materials within work-site.
• Setup and operate heavy metal-working machines to cut, shape, bend, form, punch, drill or otherwise form the metal.
• Install fabricated components in final products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in the field.
• Ability to recognize distortion caused by welding
• Minimum Required Tool List
  • 1 each 25' Tape
  • 1 each 12\" Crescent wrench
  • 1 each 3/4\" Spud Wrench
  • 1 each 7/8\" Spud Wrench or Adjustable Spud Wrench
  • 1 each 30\" Sleever Bar
  • 1 each 8 Pound Hammer
  • 2 each 1\" Bull Pin
  • 1 each Harness with Bolt Bag, Frog & Safety Cables 3/8\" dia.
  • 1 each Tri-Square
  • 1 each Torpedo Level
  • 1 each 24\" Level
  • 1 each 2 Pound Hammer
  • 1 set Socket Set up to 1 1/4\"
  • 1 each Center Punch
  • 1 each Chalk Box
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively
• Work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments
• 40 or more hours per week with possible weekend work
• Background check and drug screen based on job location/requirements
• Must be able to work up to 200 feet
• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Accessibility

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