Welder/Fabricator

Sms Group Inc; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

10 paid holidays

401K with company match

Lunches and required PPE

Apprenticeship program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SMS group Inc. in Muscatine, IA is seeking a skilled welder to perform Arc, MIG, and TIG welding across positions. The role includes operating a drill press, reading weld prints, recording measurements, and assisting on the shop floor with mechanical tasks.

The candidate will work with SMAW, GMAW, GTAW standards, cutting processes (plasma and air carbon arc), pipe bending, and fabricating using various saws. Welding machines setup and basic troubleshooting are required.

Qualifications

• WELDER: GED/HS diploma or welding certs required.
• Bilingual not required; tests may include welding prints interpretation.
• Experience with arc, MIG, TIG welding across positions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weld using SMAW, GMAW, GTAW per standards; vertical, horizontal variations.
• Operate drill press to fabricate parts and maintain tools.
• Record measurements and pertinent fabrication data.
• Assist on the shop floor during down days with basic mechanical tasks.
• Set up and troubleshoot welding machines and fabrication equipment.
• Cutting: plasma arc and air carbon arc operations.

Skills

Welding operations (Arc MIG TIG)

Drill press operation

Reading prints

Measurement recording

Basic mechanical applications

Fabrication equipment setup

Education

GED / High School Diploma or welding certifications

Tools

Welding machines

Plasma arc cutting

Air carbon arc cutting

Pipe bending/welding

Sawing tools

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Muscatine, IA, US

Are you a Welder and mechanically inclined looking to expand your skill sets in both areas? SMS group is the place for you!!

What we do:

SMS group is an industrial equipment manufacturer for the steel industry. We design, build, and service equipment and sleep plants across the globe with a strong technical services/machine shop network in North America.

The right candidate will

• Perform welding operations such as Arc, MIG, TIG brazing and burning in all positions on a variety of metals.
• Operate drill press to make parts for fabrication.
• Record measurements, record pertinent information as required.
• Have good mechanical skills to assist on the shop floor on down days
• Weld per SMAW, GMAW, GTAW standards; vertical up, vertical down, and horizontal
• Plasma arc cutting
• Air carbon arc cutting
• Pipe bending, fitting, welding, and threading
• Use horizontal and vertical saws, torch, and cut off wheel
• Set up and operate all welding machines, be able to do basic troubleshooting
• Set up and operate all machines in the fabrication area, be able to do basic troubleshooting

What you’ll need

• GED or High school Diplomas or welding certifications
• TIG and MIG welding - 10-15% of the day
• Basic Mechanical applications - 85% of the day
• Follow instructions and established procedures.
• Read and interpret prints, including welding prints

What we offer

• Competitive compensation
• 10 paid holidays
• 401K with a company match
• Paid lunchesPaid uniforms, internal metatarsal boots and all other PPE
• Apprenticeship program for Millwright and Machinist - company paid!
• Tuition reimbursement program and more!

Who we are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.