Fitter/Welder

Description Fitter/Welder Company Overview

Grid Structures, a division of Southland Steel, was launched to provide a better solution for steel poles and structures to the electric utility and renewable energy industries. We have compiled a team of industry experts to serve our clients with solutions that go beyond expectations. With production facilities located in Louisiana, Grid Structures is well positioned to serve projects nationwide. Grid Structures provides the backbone of America’s electric grid with quality, critical infrastructure, reliability, and national security.

Position Summary

Responsible for assembling and welding metal components to create structures.

Duties And Responsibilities Weld Duties:

- Perform welding tasks as directed under the direction of the immediate supervisor.

- Identify and adhere to the appropriate Weld Procedure for the task at hand.

- Provide quality welds that meet specifications and are approved by the Quality Control Inspector and Production Manager. This includes, but is not limited to, proper weld size, weld profile, cleaning, preheating, etc.

- Complete any relevant specific job duties as required by immediate supervision.

- Confirm temporary bracing is installed as needed to avoid distortion and remove bracing when complete.

- Operate punches, grinders, drills, saws, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and other basic equipment & hand tools.

- Move and/or organize material as needed to support production tasks.

- Maintain a clean and orderly workstation.

Fit Duties

- Perform fitting tasks under the direction of the immediate supervisor.

- Assess blueprints, drawings, and specifications to establish work requirements.

- Organize work orders, and prepare accurate reports regarding tools, equipment, materials daily.

- Conduct exact measurements, layout, and fitting tasks per drawings/diagrams in accordance with Southlands procedures.

- Provide visual quality assurance.

- Complete any relevant specific job duties as required by immediate supervision.

- Operate punches, grinders, drills, saws, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and other basic equipment and hand tools.

- Cut, drill, bevel and grind subparts as required to perform a quality finished product.

- Perform welding prep (grinding, beveling, etc.) as required.

- Install temporary bracing as required to prevent distortion during the welding process.

Qualifications And Requirements

- Written and verbal communication skills.

- Valid driver's license.

- Knowledge of basic shop mathematics.

- Experience in heavy structural fabrication.

- Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings and welding symbols.

- Proficient in effective operation of welding equipment.

- 1-2 years welding experience with some flux core welding (FCAW).

- Must pass welding test as part of the application process.

Physical Requirements

- Adhere to all Southland Steel Fabricators, Inc. Safety Rules, Policies, and Procedures

- Maintain orderly and clean work area.

- Attending all required safety meetings.

- Inspect the welding equipment each day to ensure it meets safety standards with special attention to welding leads.

- Must inspect tools daily before each use, to include extension cords.

- Always use hand and power tools safely with correct guards in place.

- Wear personal protective equipment in accordance with policy and adequate for specific tasks.

- Welding - Wear specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to:

- Welders helmet with appropriately shaded filter lens, with safety glasses under helmet.

- Fire/flame resistant clothing.

- Heavy flame-resistant gloves.

- Respirators when welding harmful metals or when ventilation is not adequate.

- Steel/hard toe boots.

- Hearing protection.

- Cutting steel with torch:

- Wear either properly shaded safety glasses with a face shield or cutting goggles, hearing protection, steel/hard toe boots, gloves, and fire/flame resistant clothing.

- Use proper friction lighters or other approved devices to light the torch.

Physical And Safety Requirements

To do the job, the following physical requirements are necessary:

- Ability to stand for long periods of time.

- Ability to occasionally pull, push, carry, or lift tools, equipment, or materials 50 lbs. or less.

- Ability to withstand occasional bending, squatting, or crouching.

- Ability to frequently handle (hold, seize, grasp, turn, etc.) tools, equipment, or material.

- Ability to work in inclement weather conditions, including cold, heat, and humidity.

Join our dedicated team at Grid Structures and play a vital role in the successful completion of projects for the electric utility industry. Apply today and be part of our commitment to delivering exceptional steel fabrication services to the electric utility sector across the nation.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K). Grid Structures is an EEO employer. Grid Structures is a drug-free workplace. Position requires pre-employment screens.