Fitter/Welder

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Ben Hur Steel Worx's goal is to continue to be a leading authority and top performer of steel construction services. We are committed to provide the best product and services to our customers and look forward to working with owners, contractors, architects, engineers, developers, other fabricators and erectors who want a team approach in dealing with their steel construction needs.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding and weld finishing operations to manufacture product to customer drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction. Weld various types of sizes and shapes of materials to standard welding codes. Utilizing the FCAW process in flat and horizontal positions, requiring attention to detail. Material is all carbon steel, mainly beams and columns.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dress metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
  • Operate grinders, arc air, cutting torch and other hand-held tools.
  • Layout, fit-up, and weld plates, clip angle, channel and other misc. items to structural beams and columns.
• Determine required equipment and welding method to complete complex or difficult assignments
• Read blueprints to determine measurements
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations
• Lays out, positions, and tack welds parts and assemblies according to specifications
• Fabricate and fit steel pieces
• Perform full penetration in the 1G and 2G position
• Position work pieces using an overhead crane or a jib crane
• Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications
• Maintain and complete all required records.
• Follow all safety rules and practices
• May be involved in safety committees or initiatives
• Perform other duties assigned as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to pass a weld certification test that involves visual inspection, UT test and/or lab testing
• Candidates must be able to read a tape measure to 1/16" and have strong math skills
• Overhead crane experience preferred
• Some College/Vocational Welding Program or Coursework and/or minimum 1-year experience Preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Plant manufacturing environment
• Full-time position, days Monday-Friday 1st or 2nd shift operations, some overtime required including some Saturdays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to move around the production floor.
• Must be able to handle up to 25 pounds on a repeated basis throughout the day, 25 to 50 pounds frequently during the day, 50 to 75 pounds occasionally during the day and 75 to 100 pounds several times during the day.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Job training programs
• High safety standards
• Manufacturing plant environment
• Performance Bonuses
• Vacation and Personal Days
• Medical insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Eight paid holidays

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