Welder Fitter

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time Hourly

Shift: 2nd Shift

Work Status: Onsite

Position Summary

The Welder Fitter A performs a wide variety of complex and customized welding duties on standard and custom engineered parts.  They perform very complex custom weldment fit up on tanks and heat exchangers of all sizes and weights using the gas metal arc welding/flux cored arc welding (GMAW/FCAW) welding process.  This role directs other team members on their tasks when working in tandem on the same vessel and they perform the most complicated and dangerous rigging tasks when moving large vessels. 

Measures of success:

• Full understanding of relevant Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and the ability to follow all parameters within
• Timely completion of all welding operations within the operational time limits and according to Taco’s quality protocols
• Successfully troubleshoot complex welding and fit-up issues independently

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Works independently using drawings, specifications, WPS and verbal instructions.
• Uses various types of welding equipment and a variety of common hand and power tools.
• Will fit up and fully weld the most complex heat exchangers and tanks including custom fabrications and extremely complex tanks, with minimal guidance by reading and interpreting standard and custom part drawings. This can take place at elevated heights, while working on top of tanks or from elevated work platforms. 
• Completes the most complicated welding repairs and performs final welding operations on complex weldments as needed.
• Must be able to perform confined space welding as needed.
• Uses FCAW/GMAW welding process, with or without backing, in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions, on both steel and stainless-steel materials.
• Will weld full penetration welds on small diameter pipe using the GMAW process.
• Must be able to use a scissor lift when needed to access welding work at heights.
• Interacts with the Engineering team on designs and fabrication challenges as needed.
• Reads appropriate Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and is capable of interpreting welding variables and assures that all parameters within the WPS are adhered to.
• Performs the most complex lifting/rigging activities using 10- & 20-ton cranes.
• Monitors quality of work, makes corrective adjustments and reports equipment malfunctions, defective materials or other unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Maintains necessary records, completes transactions within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and accesses company intranet as needed for work instructions.
• Ensures their own safety and that of team members.
• Troubleshoots engineering drawings and reviews with management when issues are identified.
• Maintains work area in neat, clean, and orderly condition and observes all safety regulations and practices.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to pass American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section IX welding tests with the following variables:
• FCAW/GMAW and SAW processes
• Steel-steel, steel-stainless, stainless-stainless
• Flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
• With or without backing
• Small pipe diameter in rotated horizontal position
• 7+ years of welding experience using drawings, specifications, charts and welding equipment
• Strong knowledge of shop math and basic geometry concepts
• Must be proficient in numerous welding procedure specifications including small pipe qualification and various welding positions
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and effectively apply to assigned work
• Ability to navigate multiple windows in company ERP system to access production and resource data
• Ability to perform repetitive work requiring constant alertness or activity and including standing and lifting for extended periods of time sometimes at height of up to 10 feet
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet strict time deadlines and production volumes
• Requires judgment to comply with instructions, solve problems, and the ability to solve minor technical issues without guidance
• Travel: minimal to none

Preferred:

• Graduate of a welding and fabrication vocational or technical training program
• 3+ years of experience in a pipe, pressure vessel or structural welding shop

Work Environment

This position works primarily in a production floor environment where large equipment and noise are prevalent.  Safety gear is required in these areas.  This position requires extensive physical labor and the ability to work off ladders, work platforms etc.  This position also requires occasional work in confined space.

This position reports into the site every day. 

Management 

This position has no direct reports.

Salary range 40.63 - 43.63 USD