2nd Shift Structural Welder/Fitter

W&W-AFCO Steel, is the largest steel fabricating company in the United States. Our 100+ years of success is attributed to our outstanding employees and our continued commitment to hiring talented individuals, providing on-the-job training, and offering promotional opportunities.

We are seeking 2nd shift WELDERS to join our team.

Job duties:

* Perform all duties with safety as first job responsibility.

*Plan, set up, sequence and perform hand and machine welding operations for mechanical strength and pressures on diversified pieces, parts, components and assemblies of products such as columns, beams, trusses, plates, girders, flanges, web, etc.

*Perform hand welding or operate machines to splice plates, weld flanges to webs, weld stiffeners or weld cover plates.

*Duties require the use of tools, tapers, drawings, specifications, dial gauges, meters, clamps, grinders, chisels, brushes, hammers, pry bars, hoist and overhead crane.

*Set up and operate welding equipment such as rod, wire, tractor welder, and submerged arc.

*Select rods, current, pressures, fill submerged arc supply, etc., as indicated by type and thickness of metal and weld specified.

* Weld to obtain proper fusion and strength of metals.

*Make various lap, butt, fillet, end and similar type welds in all positions using electric arc process.

*Perform minor fitting operations as required.

*Use hoist or overhead crane to obtain, lift, move and position material for ease of welding.

*Clean, brush, chip, grind and prepare surfaces prior to, and after, welding.

*Use hoist or hook and direct for crane to move material to holding area or transfer to next operation.

*Keep any necessary job time and other records as required. Instruct, train and check the work of lower classification welder or assigned helpers.

*Detect faulty operation of equipment and defective materials. Refer questionable cases to the supervisor.

*Maintain the equipment and work area in a clean, orderly and proper manner.

* Follow Company quality and quantity work requirements and safety rules and regulations.

*Detect unsafe conditions and behaviors and immediately report to supervisor.

Requirements:

*Minimum 3 year welding experience.

*Ability to lift over 25 pounds on continuous basis; on occasion may be expected to lift up to 50 lbs.

*Candidate must be able to stand for the duration of their work shift.

*Frequent standing, climbing, bending, stooping, and reaching.

W&W|AFCO Steel is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment. W&W|AFCO provides equal opportunity and access for all persons, without regard to race; color; religion; national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity); age (40 and older); disability; genetics; veteran status; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.45 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Experience:

- Welding: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person