Misc Metals Fitter/Welder Day shift

Drake-Williams Steel • Omaha, NE

8d

About The Position

Primary Purpose of this Position: Weld steel parts for structural, plate, and miscellaneous steel assemblies per shop drawings and DWS quality requirements. Essential Job Functions: Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances. Weld together structural, plate or miscellaneous steel fabrication according to the weld symbols, weld procedures, dimensions shown on the shop drawings, and AISC code requirements. Preheat and/or cut work pieces using a hand torch when required. Clean welds of excess weld, splatter or slag using chipping hammers, wire brushes or grinders. Fabricate sub-pieces of the overall assembly as trained and instructed. Identify shop drawing errors and discrepancies before or during early stages of fabrication. Operate forklifts, jib cranes, and overhead cranes in order to move materials. Any other duties assigned by management. Attend all meetings as required by management. Consistently and reliably works scheduled hours at assigned locations.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and perform higher arithmetic computations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions.
• Ability to understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and managers.
• Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on the progress of work and setting priorities for job completion.
• Skill in using tape measure or 1 rule.
• Ability to maintain American Welding Society certification on 1-inch plate in flat position using the gas metal arc welding and flux cored arc welding processes.
• Ability to pass the fillet weld break test using the gas metal arc welding process.
• Ability to pass a Drake Williams Steel administered basic welding test that covers shop drawing interpretation, weld symbols, welding processes, weld process symbol interpretation and application and a visual acuity test.
• Ability to pass a Drake-Williams Steel administered fitting test that covers shop drawing interpretation, fractional number calculations, basic geometry, etc.
• Ability to interpret, understand, and utilize cutting lists, shop orders, and shop drawings.
• Ability to operate a cutting torch to meet American Welding Society specifications.
• Ability to possess pride in own workmanship, demonstrate attention to detail, and work safely.
• Ability to operate forklifts, jib hoists, and overhead cranes in a safe and proper manner.
• Use and understand industry and Drake- Williams Steel adopted hand signals used for crane operations.
• Ability to make adjustments to welder to insure proper feed rate and temperature.
• Ability to multitask.
• Minimum of six months of experience working as a welder for a steel fabricator or manufacturer, or a one-year degree or certificate in welding technology from a qualified trade school or college.

Responsibilities

• Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances.
• Weld together structural, plate or miscellaneous steel fabrication according to the weld symbols, weld procedures, dimensions shown on the shop drawings, and AISC code requirements.
• Preheat and/or cut work pieces using a hand torch when required.
• Clean welds of excess weld, splatter or slag using chipping hammers, wire brushes or grinders.
• Fabricate sub-pieces of the overall assembly as trained and instructed.
• Identify shop drawing errors and discrepancies before or during early stages of fabrication.
• Operate forklifts, jib cranes, and overhead cranes in order to move materials.
• Attend all meetings as required by management.
• Consistently and reliably works scheduled hours at assigned locations.
• Any other duties assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED