Welder/Fitter Shop Operations

RNGD; Metairie (LA); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RNGD in Metairie, LA, seeks a Welder/Shop Fitter to accurately assemble structural steel components, stairs and railings. You will read shop drawings, lay out parts, and verify alignment and fit before welding.

Collaborate with welders and foremen to coordinate schedules, maintain quality and safety, and deliver precise fabrication on time. A high school diploma is required, with preferred metal fabrication certification.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret shop drawings to determine material requirements and assembly procedures.
• Knowledge of layout techniques and fabrication processes for structural steel, stairs and railings.
• Ability to work with precision and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in metal fabrication or related field preferred.

Responsabilités

• Layout and assembly: read shop drawings and lay out structural steel, stairs, and railings.
• Fabrication and preparation: measure, cut, bend, form metal parts, prepare components for welding.
• Collaboration: work with welders and shop foreman to coordinate schedules and priorities.
• Quality and safety: perform checks to ensure tolerances, keep a safe workspace.
• Support welding operations by delivering prepared components.

Connaissances

Reading shop drawings

Layout techniques

Fabrication processes

Precision

Communication

Teamwork

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in metal fabrication (preferred)

Outils

Shop fabrication equipment

Description du poste

About the Company

RNGD is a rapidly scaling organization emerging as a nationally recognized leader in construction through our unique Renegade mindset focused on innovation, creativity, and culture. The team is made up of a highly engaged group of seasoned professionals and emerging leaders. We are creators who believe that what we build drives the growth of our cities and that to fulfill our mission, we must constantly challenge the old way of doing things. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, we thrive on building communities, building teams, building leaders, and growing the business throughout the Southeast region with offices in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Welder/Shop Fitter that will play a critical role in ensuring that all structural steel components, stairs, and railings are accurately assembled and prepared for welding. This role requires precision in reading and interpreting shop drawings, laying out parts, and collaborating with welders to ensure assemblies meet specifications and quality standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Layout and Assembly: Read and interpret shop drawings to determine material requirements and assembly procedures. Lay out and assemble structural steel, stairs, and railings according to specifications and engineering instructions. Verify alignment, dimensions, and fit before assemblies move to welding.
• Fabrication and Preparation: Use tools and equipment to measure, cut, bend, and form metal parts. Prepare components for welding, ensuring accuracy and quality. Address and correct deficiencies during layout or assembly.
• Collaboration and Workflow Support: Work closely with welders and the shop foreman to coordinate schedules and priorities. Support welding operations by delivering properly prepared and assembled components.
• Quality and Safety: Conduct quality control checks to confirm assemblies meet required tolerances. Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment in compliance with company and industry standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Shop Fitter with skills in reading shop drawings and assembling structural steel, stairs, and railings.
• Strong knowledge of layout techniques and fabrication processes.
• Ability to work with precision and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in metal fabrication or related field preferred.

Core Competencies

• RNGD Values Alignment : Exemplifies RNGD’s core values: Renegade Mentality, Sweep Floors, Build Together, Honor Promises.
• Technical Precision : Reads and interprets shop drawings with accuracy, applies advanced layout and fabrication techniques, maintains high standards for measurement, alignment, and fit.
• Team Oriented : Collaborates effectively with welders, foremen, and shop staff, communicates clearly, supports team efforts to meet project timelines.
• Detail Oriented : Identifies and corrects errors early, takes pride in delivering precise, accurate work.
• Problem Solving : Anticipates potential fabrication or fit issues, provides practical solutions.
• Safety-Minded : Adheres to safety protocols, promotes safe practices, maintains a hazard-free workspace.