Fitter Welder
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Job Location:
Saxonburg, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Advantage Steel Fabrication in Saxonburg PA is looking for a full-time Fitter/Welder to complete heavy structural steel fabrication projects for bridges buildings and heavy equipment. As a fitter/fabricator at Advantage Steel you will have the ability to work hands-on with structures that will be integrated into our citys infrastructure.
This position earns a competitive hourly wage and we provide a terrific benefits package including medical dental vision paid time off (PTO) days 9 paid company holidays 401(k) plan with employer match profit sharing and a company-funded Health Savings Account.
WORK SCHEDULE FOR A FITTER / WELDER
The schedule for this position is typically Monday - Friday from 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM. There are opportunities to work overtime as necessary to meet project needs.
ABOUT ADVANTAGE STEEL FABRICATION
Advantage Steel Fabrication is recognized throughout the industry for its expertise in diverse steel fabrication offering complex fabrication CNC machinery cutting coping welding bending and other fabrication needs.
Advantage Steel Fabrication Shop fabricates structural components for construction projects that include bridges buildings foundation work locks and dams and other miscellaneous structures. Advantage primarily fabricates steel and stainless-steel structures.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FITTER / WELDER
- 2 more years of work experience in an AISC AWS ASME API fabrication environment.
- Must be willing to learn and apply fit up techniques and welding in a code driven shop.
- Must have exceptional knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel
- Knowledge of AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code is preferred.
- Ability to understand a projects welding requirements in order to correctly select & utilize a welding process.
- Exceptional welding ability using processes of: SMAW FCAW GMAW and GTAW.
- Ability to pass welder performance qualifications in all positions.
- Exceptional knowledge of fitting fixturing and fabrication processes.
- Advanced knowledge of set-up and operation of fabrication equipment (i.e.: press brakes shears ironworkers drill presses/magnetic drills oxyfuel & plasma burning equipment etc.).
- Ability to interpret understand and provide instruction to self and welders/welders helpers per a given welding procedure specification (WPS).
- Strong ability to read blueprints and engineering fabrication drawings.
- High School diploma or equivalent required; 2-year post-secondary education at Technical or Trade School preferred.
For a complete job description and list of responsibilities please visit our career page at is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work on project sites including federal projects and in a heavy manufacturing facility with various safety hazards which are potentially life-threatening to the employee. Project sites contain various safety hazards associated with heavy construction. This position may require working at heights around heavy equipment around high voltage and under constantly changing circumstances. This position may also entail project site work at night and on weekends on an as needed basis. This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.
CONFIDENTIALTY
Some positions with the company will have access to confidential and proprietary information. Successful candidates for those positions will be required to sign our standard confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment.
Location: Saxonburg PA 16056
Brayman and Affiliate Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin genetic information disability veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by federal state and local laws.
This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a federal contractor.
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About Company
Advantage Steel & Construction is specializes in diverse steel construction & fabrication capabilities. Including complex bridge erection, customized temporary support & jacking operations, bridge rehabilitation, building erection, & other unique steel construction applications.
