Welder

Job Summary:

Fairbanks Scales Inc. is seeking a skilled Welder to join our team. As a Welder, you will be responsible for fitting and welding steel structures in a manufacturing environment. This role requires strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and adherence to safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fitting and welding steel structures in a manufacturing environment
• Working independently to complete tasks efficiently
• Maintaining a high level of situational awareness and adhering to safety protocols
• Performing quality checks and troubleshooting weld quality issues
• Collaborating with team members to achieve production goals

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years of industrial structural steel welding and fitting experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Appropriate skill and knowledge to fit up, tack, and weld structural steel assemblies based on blueprints
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations and accurately take measurements
• Ability to safely operate right-angle and die grinders equipped with required guarding
• Ability to use an acetylene torch for accurately cutting rebar and coping beans/angle/channel with proper radius and bevel
• Ability to identify parts and reference their location on a drawing or parts list (BOM)
• Ability to fabricate assemblies while maintaining required dimensional tolerances and minimizing the effects of heat wrap
• Ability to recognize raw material defects and strengthen or achieve conformity
• Ability to perform all quality checks as required for fitting and welding
• Ability to identify and effectively troubleshoot weld quality issues (pinholes, undercuts, cold welds, poor penetration, etc.)

Work Environment:

The work environment will be in a manufacturing setting with exposure to extreme temperatures, noise, and heavy equipment. Personal protective equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, proper clothing, hearing protection) must be worn at all times, and certain other protective gear (such as goggles, auto-darkening weld helmets, etc.) may be required based on the task being performed.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Fairbanks Scales Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vets. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Background Investigation:

Fairbanks Scales Inc. may obtain information about you from a third-party consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. This may include information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and/or mode of living, and which can involve personal interviews with sources such as neighbors, friends, or associates.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening:

Fairbanks Scales Inc. performs post-offer, pre-employment drug testing for all roles prior to being hired into any role as part of our Drug Free Workplace Policy.