Welder / Fitter
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Description: We are currently seeking 1st and 2nd shift Welder / Fitter for plate and structural fabrication work. Basic knowledge of fitting plate, structural material and pipe utilizing shop drawings, specifications and travelersUse torches to cut/cope beams, cut/bevel plates and heat straighten partsKnowledge of fitting and welding various materials; carbon steel, stainless steel, inconel and aluminumWelding processes may include; Flux-cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Metal-cored Arc Welding (MCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) and Submerged Arc Weld (SAW)Perform welding in the flat, horizontal and vertical positionsProduce consistent welds in accordance with shop drawings and customer specificationsFollow welding procedure specifications (WPS) to set up welding machines and check weld sizes with company-issued weld gagesRun overhead cranes and forklifts when necessary to move parts throughout the shopAbout Us
Custom Engineering is a heavy fabrication, welding, and machine shop conveniently located less than a mile off the Bayfront Parkway on McClelland Ave. Our ability to complete complex jobs both long-run and short-run, top-of-the-line machinery, and outstanding quality allow us to serve many industries including oil & gas, construction, mining, transportation, power generation, and entertainment.
Why Us
By joining our team, you will be exposed to years of expertise and gain industry knowledge and experience that can lead to performance-based growth within the organization.Custom Engineering also offers unique benefits beyond what is listed below such as an annual all-company picnic, a company golf outing, and occasional pizza parties and cookouts.
CAREER BENEFITS AT CUSTOM ENGINEERINGVacation: 80 hours to startEleven paid holidaysProfit sharing401K with the company matching 50% on the first 6% of wagesHealth, dental, vision, life, disability, FSAHighly rated by employees on Indeed/Glassdoor/FacebookRequirements:Ability to read and understand shop drawingsAbility to pass various types of weld testsAbility to understand standard welding symbolsBasic math skills1 - 3 years of related experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environmentCrane experienceForklift experienceTrade certification or equivalent experience
Compensation details: 19-23 Hourly Wage
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