Welder/Fitter 1 is an entry level position who assists senior Welders/Fitters in the assembly and fabrication of custom projects. Starting skills will include basic shop roles such as part preparation and work area cleanliness while learning tooling and fabrication techniques. As skill levels progress, more independent action and ability would be expected to progress to Welder/Fitter Level 2. Specialization within Welder/Fitter skill set is allowed but employees will be expected to perform any task appropriate to their level of training and skills.

Advanced skill may include reading and understanding fabrication documents, sourcing the required materials, measuring & cutting materials, joining materials using welding techniques, assembling machined parts with limited direction.

All duties include selecting procedures and methods best suited for the job to ensure the work is performed in a safe manner.

Responsibilities:

• Move and position raw materials and finished goods by use of pallet jacks, forklifts, and shop cranes. Assist in safely preparing rigging for overhead lifting as directed.
• Prepare parts for fitting or welding as directed.
• Operate various drilling, cutting, torches and other tools and equipment to create a wide variety of parts from shop drawings as directed that conform to specifications.
• Assist in fitting or welding as directed including layout, clamping, fixturing, marking, etc.
• Perform a variety of welding/fabrication tasks including weld cleaning, grinding, etc.
• Use drawings, specifications, and verbal instructions to assemble structures.
• Recording any fabrication documentation or testing results as required.
• Perform light maintenance on equipment.
• Perform regular facilities related operations on buildings, grounds, and/or related facilities as required.
• Support and participate in the organization’s continual improvement program to conform to ISO 9001 and understand the implications of not complying with the quality management system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math proficiency includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and fractions and understanding of units of measurement.

Experience:

• One (1) – Three (3) years of welding or fabrication experience preferred.
• Experience working in an industrial shop/manufacturing a plus.
• Practical education may be accepted in lieu of experience.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment a plus.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of all safety practices associated with welding, fabrication, cutting and mechanical work.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, sketches, schematics, and drawings.
• Ability to use grinders, welders, cutting torches, drill presses, pipe threaders, and other basic mechanical tools.
• Ability to operate a forklift, pallet jacks, and shop cranes.
• Ability to safely rig lifting devices.

Physical & Safety Requirements:

• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Able to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
• If needed, able to work rotating day and night shifts.
• Regular exposure to a production environment.
• Must comply with any safety or PPE requirements required by SIT or clients.
• Must be able to pass the required drug test.
• Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) plans with company match. A unique benefit SIT offers as part of Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. is an employee stock ownership plan.

What is an ESOP?

ESOP is a special retirement program that allows employees to own stock in the company. When you join EOHI, you automatically begin investing in your future (without having to purchase shares). We are a high growth company committed to training our employee owners to develop their skills and advance in their careers.

• Studies also show that retirement account balances for ESOP companies are 2.5 times higher.
• ESOP companies grow 2.5 times faster than those companies without employee ownership.
• Research shows employee owned companies are superior in performance, employee benefits and employee morale because everyone is working towards a common goal.