Fitter/Welder I

JOB TITLE:

Fitter/Welder I

LOCATION:

Bangor, MI

STARTING RATE:

$26.60

Job Summary

Lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery framework and related components using knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, and engineering requirements.

Responsibilities

- Demonstrate knowledge, attitude, skills and habits required to perform proceduralized tasks under general supervision and complex, and complex tasks involving the use of theoretical knowledge with little to no supervision.

- Demonstrate skill and dexterity for welding processes of metal.

- Must be able to perform all functions of the basic welder classification.

- Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications.

- Use semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal pieces using processes such as GTAW, MCAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW.

- Prepare broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces and drilling a hole at ends of cracks.

- Operate manual or flame-cutting equipment when necessary.

- Ability to interpret and follow Weld Procedure Data Sheets (WPDS). Manipulate welding equipment to match parameters specified by the WPDS.

- Weld in flat, horizontal or vertical positions.

- Repair broken or cracked parts and fills holes as needed

- Set up weld machine, including selecting the appropriate fixture and identifying the proper weld schedule.

- Setup equipment and prepare surfaces to be welded and weld parts.

- Identify welding problems to reduce quality errors.

- Position and clamps work pieces together or assembles them in jig or fixture

- Tack accessories to main structures as needed.

- Use and Read tape measures down to 16th of an inch

- Train novice welders as needed.

- Keep work area clean, neat and orderly.

- Perform autonomous maintenance on machines when applicable.

- May perform additional cross-functional duties as assigned by the department supervisor.

- Must have prompt and regular attendance.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- CWB Welding Certificates are strict requirement.

- Read and layout parts to complex prints and plan details of working procedure.

- Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process.

- 3~5 years of prior hands on experience in welding and fabricating parts for jigs, fixtures and automated equipment.

- Use hand tools such as grinders, hammers, screw drivers, vise clamps, fixtures and jigs, etc.

- Must be able to work from verbal instructions, prints, or work orders.

- Basic mathematic and arithmetic reasoning skills.

- Must have good hand-eye coordination and conduct an accurate visual inspection of a complete weld.

- Must be capable of bending, stooping, crawling as well as lifting up to 50 lbs.

Skills, Talents and/or Characteristics

- Experience with overhead crane and jib hoist

- Possess a strong mechanical aptitude

- Strong Self-Management capability – Aptitude to Understand Job Scope - Excellent attention to Detail & Time

- Experience with FCAW, MCAW, SMAW, GTAW, and related technical terms.

- Experience with welding and torch cutting is a must.

- Flexible and Able to quickly change tasks

- Work well with other affiliate team members

- Excellent communication skills.

- Good attitude and attendance.

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