MIG WELDER/FABRICATOR

Summit Steel is currently hiring for a full-time welder/fabricator. Employees at Summit Steel enjoy a friendly, family-style work environment. We offer flexibility in work hours, variety, and opportunities for advancement.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Be proficient in GMAW welding processes in all positions.

  • Be proficient in knowledge and use of fabrication techniques involved with structural steel fabrication.

  • Operation of machinery involved in the fabrication of various types of structures. This may include operation of plate shears, ironworkers, drilling and tapping operations, plasma cutting, and handheld oxygen/acetylene torches.

  • Proficiency in the use of all fabrication hand tools, including drills, grinders, cutting tools, squares, levels, etc.

  • Understanding, and safe use of overhead cranes and rigging equipment.

  • Proficiency in the reading and understanding of fabrication drawings and CAD drawings. This position requires the welder to layout material per the blueprints, no jigs are used.

Additional Job Skills:

  • All tasks must be performed up to quality standards of AISC Lifting capabilities up to 75 lbs

  • Overtime and weekend work required on occasion to complete jobs Maintain production efficiency levels

  • Maintain a safe and organized work area

Qualifications:

  • Welding experience and the ability to read a blueprint.

Expectations of Employees:

  • Maintain a clean and organized work area

  • Utmost attention to safety

  • Good attendance and punctuality

  • Concern for quality

  • Attention to detail

Traits of Successful Employees:

  • Exhibition of good communication skills when working with fellow employees

  • Ability to tolerate physical demands of the position

  • Ability to complete tasks according to the planned schedule

  • Willingness to help out where needed