Fitter / Welder

Job Description

As a Fitter/Welder, you will be responsible for fabricating a wide range of miscellaneous metal projects. This includes cutting and welding metal pieces and products using flame-cutting and hand-welding equipment.

• Minimum Starting Salary:** $22.00 - $30.00 per hour - depending on experience (Full-time Alamo employees are eligible for shift differential pay)
  
  

Essential Functions

• Prepare, assemble, and tack weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintain, organize, and keep work area and equipment in operating condition.
• Hand-weld and/or flame-cut equipment to join metal components.
• Cut and scarf using an oxy-acetylene torch.
• Structural welding using FCAW & SMAW.
• Align and fit parts according to specifications using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
• Properly assemble and disassemble weld setups.
• Remove high spots and cut bevels using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torches.
• Reshape metal workpieces to establish specifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of metal and basic shop fabrication equipment.
• Knowledge and proficiency in MIG welding with the ability to pass a welding test.
• Knowledge of TIG welding is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to withstand pressure and adapt to change.
• Ability to multi-task while meeting strict deadlines.
  
  

Qualifications

**Minimum Qualifications:**

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two years of experience in a structural welding environment.
• Ability to pass a Fillet Weld Test.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
  
  

Additional Information

Alamo Structural Steel is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace that complies with ADA regulations.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.