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W&W|AFCO Steel

Structural Welder/Fitter

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What they do

An Iron or Steel Worker installs iron or steel beams, girders or columns that create the structural frame for tall buildings, bridges or other large structures.

$60,099 / year median in Alabama

+13% projected growth

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Structural Welder/Fitter W&W|AFCO Steel Montgomery, AL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Safety regulations Welders (tool) Moving Grinding Crew management Full Job Description W&W|AFCO Steel is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment. W&W|AFCO provides equal opportunity and access for all persons, without regard to race; color; religion; national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity); age (40 and older); disability; genetics; veteran status; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
  • Perform all work duties with safety as primary responsibility.
  • Plan, sequence, setup and perform a variety of operations involved in the layout, fitting, welding and/or bolting of a variety of assemblies made from steel beams, plates, angels, channels, etc.
  • Duties require the use of rules, squares, bevels, chalk lines, jigs and fixtures, etc. together with the use of drawings.
  • Use hoist of overhead crane to position and move material.
  • Obtain main material, detail pieces and shop drawings for work as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Prepare necessary jigs and fixtures required.
  • Set up area and establish control points for making lay-down of a combination of girders.
  • Working from drawings, position and assemble component pieces into the correct location and relative configuration as specified.
  • Perform necessary layout of material as required.
  • Clamp, bolt and/or tack weld the parts together for subsequent final bolting or welding.
  • Check and inspect parts and pieces for accuracy.
  • Grind, burn bend, straighten, etc. as required to achieve correct fit or advise supervisor of pieces, which need to be re-worked.
  • Check and adjust camber as required.
  • Instruct, train and check the work of helpers, welders and/or other fitters assigned to work crew.
  • Keep required job time and production records.
  • Detect faulty operations, defective material and errors in drawings. Report questionable cases to supervisor.
  • Maintain the work area, tools and equipment in a clean, proper and orderly manner.
  • Follow Company quality and quantity work requirements and safety rules and regulations.
  • Detect unsafe conditions and behaviors and immediately report to supervisor.
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person