Welder/Fitter

Industrial Metal Fabrication; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Metal Fabrication in Newton, KS is seeking a welder/fabricator responsible for fitting and welding parts using MIG, TIG, and stick processes. The role requires reading engineering sketches and welding symbols, maintaining workflow for safe operations and quality products, and ensuring timely delivery.

Responsibilities include layout, securing parts, selecting welding methods, inspecting welds, and coordinating with the shop foreman to address discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Reading engineering sketches and drawings required.
• Must follow standard work and blueprints.
• 1-2 years welding experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work OT when needed.

Responsibilities

• Confirm parts are available and correct before welding.
• Lay out and secure parts according to specs.
• Determine equipment and welding method.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Inspect welds and measure tolerances with tools.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and follow PPE rules.
• Balance workload with team to meet on-time delivery.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Quality focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Air arc welding

Cutting torches

Grinders

Measuring tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for fitting and welding of parts using MIG, TIG, stick welders, air arc machine, and cutting torches as directed by standard work documents. Must be able to read engineering sketches, drawings, and understand welding symbols. Maintain a consistent workflow to ensure safe operation, quality product and consistent delivery.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confirm that all parts are available and correct before welding and fitting begins. Any discrepancies or problems are to be discussed with shop foreman.
• Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications.
• Determine required equipment, welding method, and welding techniques.
• Develop templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Ignite torch and adjust valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.
• Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
• Remove rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
• Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.
• Follow blueprints to arrange metal pieces and temporarily fix them into position before welding.
• Assemble parts and tack per prints, drawings or by instruction of supervisor or shop foreman.
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Make recommendations for process improvements.
• Perform equipment inspections prior to use.
• Work with team to balance workload to meet On Time Delivery goals.
• Manage company resources to ensure budgetary integrity and client satisfaction.
• Deburr and grind metal as necessary to achieve proper surface texture.
• Maintain professionalism in speech and action at all times.
• Use various hand tools such as cutting torches, hand tools, drills, punches, tape measures, scrapers, grinders, and other types of finishing tools to ensure a quality product.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure parts to ensure conformance with specifications (weld, clean up splatter, grind areas if needed).
• Inform Shop Foreman of any problems with parts or discrepancies with shop drawings.
• Prepare items for inspection and notify shop foreman.
• Required to follow all company policies.
• Other tasks/duties as assigned by Management.
• Operate related equipment including forklifts, hoists, and slings.
• Keep work area clean, neat and orderly to ensure a safe and efficient workplace.
• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits while performing the job function.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Continual use of hands, considerable arms, and legs as well as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling materials.
• Must be able to lift and maneuver 50 lbs. without physical restrictions.
• Must wear appropriate PPE at all times such as safety glasses, welding helmets, hearing protection, gloves and safety toe boots.
• Able to work in hot and cold environments during summer and winter months.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Must pass internal welding test.
• Must have the ability to read blueprints, layout parts to print, weld to print.
• Ability to understand and follow standard work.
• Knowledge of welding hazards and safety rules and procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 1-2 years of experience welding.
• High School/GED diploma preferred but not required.
• Able to work overtime if needed.