Welder-Fitter - Engineered Systems

Welder-Fitter at Engineered Systems

Job Description Summary: Join our team at Engineered Systems as a Welder-Fitter, where you'll be welding, fitting, and fabricating steel components for overhead bridge cranes. This role involves reading engineering drawings, assembling parts, and ensuring high-quality welds in various positions. If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive in a team environment, this job is for you!

Job Duties and Tasks:

1. Understand and Plan: Read and interpret engineering drawings to plan your work.

2. Assemble and Secure: Use tools like tape measures and squares to position and secure parts.

3. Cutting: Use various cutting tools like saws and torches to shape materials.

4. Adjust Equipment: Set up welding equipment to get the right flame or arc.

5. Welding: Tack-weld or fully weld parts using different welding techniques.

6. Versatile Welding: Weld in different positions, including flat, vertical, and overhead.

7. Smooth Finishes: Use grinders to remove rough spots and sharp edges.

8. Inspect Work: Check welds and measurements to ensure quality.

9. Documentation: Complete quality documents and update drawings.

10. Maintain Cleanliness: Keep your work area clean and maintain tools.

11. Teamwork: Work efficiently with a partner to meet deadlines.

12. Safety and Quality: Follow all safety rules and quality standards.

13. Freight Handling: Load and unload materials as needed.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

1. Welding Experience: Familiarity with MIG and FCAW welding techniques.

2. Physical Strength: Ability to lift up to 40 pounds regularly.

3. Material Knowledge: Understanding of raw materials and fitting techniques.

4. Measurement Skills: Ability to identify and measure materials accurately.

5. Equipment Operation: Safe operation of cranes and forklifts.

6. Tool Knowledge: Understanding of various machines and tools.

7. Blueprint Reading: Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools.

8. Instruction Following: Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

9. Math Skills: Basic shop math and conversion skills.

10. Quality Focus: Consistently produce high-quality work.

11. Reliability: Strong work ethic and dependability.

12. Team and Solo Work: Ability to work well both independently and in a team.

13. Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods.

14. Willingness to Learn: Eagerness to learn and improve.

15. Availability: Willing to work 40+ hours a week.

Ideal Personality Traits: We're looking for someone who’s got a sharp eye for details and loves making sure everything’s just right. You should enjoy figuring things out and coming up with practical solutions. Being reliable is key – we need someone who shows up on time and gets the job done. You should be a good team player, able to work well with others and keep the team spirit high. Safety is a top priority, so you should always follow the rules to keep everyone safe. Flexibility is important too, as you’ll need to adapt to new tasks easily. Bringing a positive attitude to work every day with a can-do spirit is a must. Lastly, being able to understand instructions and make sure everyone’s on the same page will help you thrive in this role.

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