Welder / Fitter

The Taylor Group Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Vacation

10 Holidays

401K

Company Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

The Taylor Group Inc. is seeking a welder/fitter to join our welding team on new assemblies and to repair steel structural parts. You will contribute to high-quality outputs and work with hand and semi-automatic equipment, setting voltages or amperage as needed.

You will lay out, tack, and weld out weldments, read blueprints, and maintain a clean, safe workspace while adhering to established procedures and industry regulations. Training is available for career-minded individuals.

Qualifications

• Must pass welding and fit test; skilled in layout and sheet metal fabrication.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, schematics and manuals related to welding.
• Produce jigs, templates and tools to improve efficiency.
• Operate forklift and perform basic mechanical tasks.
• Rig heavy equipment for lifting installation techniques.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Function as a welder/fitter on new assemblies and repair of steel parts.
• Work as part of the welding group to meet workload and quality standards.
• Secure job assignments and receive partial instruction for diverse work.
• Observe burning operations and adjust settings for various materials.
• Maintain clean, orderly work area and perform routine maintenance.
• Comply with OSHA and EPA regulations in daily tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding skills

Blueprint reading

Sheet metal fabrication

Layout and fixturing

Machinery operation

Forklift operation

Heavy equipment rigging

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Accountabilities:

• To function as a welder / fitter on new assemblies as well as the repair of various steel structural and component parts.
• To function as a member of the welding group producing expected workloads at the skill level required to output the highest quality product set by your department.
• Secure job assignment & partial instruction for diverse work, complex facilities, and conventional materials.
• Closely observe the operation of the burning machine while it is processing parts.
• Makes necessary repairs and adjustments.
• Uses protective equipment when observing cutting operations.
• Lays out, tacks, and welds out weldments using hand and semi-automatic equipment. Sets voltages and/or amperage for various thicknesses of material.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area, including facilities, exercising care in the use of the facilities and performing routine maintenance (minor adjustments and oiling) and assisting on other repairs (both minor and major) when required.
• Performs all duties and areas of responsibility in accordance to established operational procedures to ensure efficiency, quality and conformance to applicable OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Performs various other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must be able to pass welding and fit test. Must have welding skills in layout and sheet metal fabrication.
• Must have specific knowledge of the use of structural steel parts, weldments and assemblies, various filler metal, various gases, etc.
• Must have the ability to read and understand blueprints, related drawings, schematics, and manuals as they relate to the welding process.
• Must be able to produce jigs, templates, and tools that will increase efficiency.
• Must have the ability to operate a forklift.
• Must have basic mechanical knowledge/ skills.
• Must have the ability to rig heavy equipment for lifting installation techniques.

NOTE: Taylor Defense is a special group of mission focused team members supporting our war fighters and we are looking for people committed to our mission. While the above is a good description, we are willing to train career-minded people who want to do the right things, right.

Benefits:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation
• 10 Holidays
• 401K
• Company Paid Life Insurance