Welder/Fitter II – Precision Fabrication & Mentoring

Sumitomo Drive Technologies USA; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

401K & matching

LinkedIn Learning

YMCA discount

Job summary

Sumitomo Drive Technologies USA is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to produce tight tolerance welded steel assemblies up to 75 kg and large weldments up to 1000 kg. You will read drawings, select tools and fixtures, and weld using MIG/TIG to SMA standards.

The role requires 5+ years of welding experience, precision welding in heavy equipment, and the ability to interpret GD&T. A strong emphasis on safety, quality, and process improvement is expected.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings with GD&T and welding symbols.
• Perform dimensional calculations from drawings and tolerances.
• Weld and fabricate assemblies to tight tolerances per plans.
• Mentor less-experienced welders and maintain process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T for welded components.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances from drawings and standards.
• Set up welding and fabrication processes and select tools/fixturing.
• Weld joints using MIG/TIG and verify quality per SMA standards.
• Train and mentor junior welders and support lean initiatives.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

MIG welding

TIG welding

Dimensional measurement

Geometric tolerances

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding certification (preferred)

Tools

N/A

Job description

Sumitomo Drive Technologies USA is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to produce tight tolerance welded steel assemblies up to 75 kg and large weldments up to 1000 kg. You will read drawings, select tools and fixtures, and weld using MIG/TIG to SMA standards.

The role requires 5+ years of welding experience, precision welding in heavy equipment, and the ability to interpret GD&T. A strong emphasis on safety, quality, and process improvement is expected.