Structural Welder & Fitter: Steel Utility Poles

SI Utility LLC; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

SI Utility designs and fabricates steel power delivery structures for utility companies across the U.S., with manufacturing in Texas. The Structural Welder/Fitter reads blueprints, welds and assembles structural components to AWS D1.1 standards, and coordinates with Quality Control to ensure quality.

This full-time, hourly (non-exempt) role requires 1+ year welding and fitting experience and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ year structural welding and fitting experience.
• Able to read blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Able to learn and follow AWS D1.1 and other applicable codes.
• Experience with flame-cutting and plasma-arc equipment.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Team player with dedication.
• Experience with GMAW groove welds in 2G position.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, shape, and fit metal components to assemble structural forms.
• Weld or bolt pieces to build framework according to specs.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints to determine job requirements.
• Operate welding equipment and related tools.
• Inspect pieces for defects and ensure they meet specifications.
• Collaborate with Quality Control to repair defects.
• Set up oxygen and fuel gas hoses for cutting.
• Operate forklift, man lift, and scissor lift; work from ladders/scaffolds.
• Report safety issues; complete tasks to keep production moving.
• Follow safety policies and wear PPE.

Skills

Blueprint reading

AWS D1.1 knowledge

GMAW groove welds

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Flame-cutting torch

Plasma-arc equipment

Welding equipment

Forklift

Man lift

Scissor lift

Job description

SI Utility designs and fabricates steel power delivery structures for utility companies across the U.S., with manufacturing in Texas. The Structural Welder/Fitter reads blueprints, welds and assembles structural components to AWS D1.1 standards, and coordinates with Quality Control to ensure quality.

This full-time, hourly (non-exempt) role requires 1+ year welding and fitting experience and a high school diploma or GED.