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
We are seeking 1st and 2nd shift welders and fitters to join our team.
Job duties:
*Perform all work duties with safety as primary responsibility.
*Plan, sequence, setup and perform a variety of operations involved in the layout, fitting, welding and/or bolting of a variety of assemblies made from steel beams, plates, angels, channels, etc.
*Duties require the use of rules, squares, bevels, chalk lines, jigs and fixtures, etc. together with the use of drawings.
*Use hoist of overhead crane to position and move material.
*Obtain main material, detail pieces and shop drawings for work as assigned by the supervisor.
*Prepare necessary jigs and fixtures required.
*Set up area and establish control points for making lay-down of a combination of girders.
*Working from drawings, position and assemble component pieces into the correct location and relative configuration as specified.
*Perform necessary layout of material as required.
*Clamp, bolt and/or tack weld the parts together for subsequent final bolting or welding.
*Check and inspect parts and pieces for accuracy.
*Grind, burn bend, straighten, etc. as required to achieve correct fit or advise supervisor of pieces, which need to be re-worked.
*Check and adjust camber as required.
*Instruct, train and check the work of helpers, welders and/or other fitters assigned to work crew.
*Keep required job time and production records.
*Detect faulty operations, defective material and errors in drawings. Report questionable cases to supervisor.
*Maintain the work area, tools and equipment in a clean, proper and orderly 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 1 years 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 stooping, bending, walking, reaching.
*Ability to read blueprints and accurately read tape measure.
*Knowledge of flux core weld processes.
*Ability to operate moving equipment and overhead cranes in a safe manner.
