Fitter/ Fabricator Plasser American Corp

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0 Chesapeake, VA Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Writing skills Basic math Welding Certification American Welding Society (AWS) standards Blueprint dimension interpretation Team training Materials handling Material handling equipment operation Full Job Description Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. It's a story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on track. That's why the Plasser American tradition begins with a promise. A promise to do things right. An unapologetic commitment to quality that makes us the longtime trusted leader in cutting edge American made innovations for the North American railway. It's a promise to see things differently to turn ordinary steel into safer passages. To be a partner that you can count on to engineer solutions for the challenges of today and for the opportunities of tomorrow. From research and design, expert manufacturing and delivering unapparelled services, our customers trust us to keep them ahead of the curve. Progress is about more than getting from Point A to Point B. It's knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward toward new possibilities waiting around the corner. Join Plasser American to become part of our team forging ahead towards new opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway is a path to the future, choose this path and apply today.

General Scope:

Lays out, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, and building and bridge parts by performing the following duties.

Position Summary:

Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding. Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together. Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding. Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas welding equipment. Assembles parts by welding, bolting or riveting. Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts. Must be able to operate material handling equipment associated with the job.

Education:

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or Three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills:

Incumbent must demonstrate or participate in internal/external training programs to obtain the following skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Must be able to instruct or train subordinate workers. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be certified to weld according to company standards. Must be able to read Blueprints for layout and assembling. Knowledge of

ASW-D1.1

Benefits:

$3000 sign on bonus Accrue 80 Hours of Paid Time Off during your first year of employment 10 Paid Holidays per year 401(k) match of $0.50 for every $1.00 you contribute up to 6% of your salary You may receive a merit bonus after completion of the audit at the end of the fiscal year Tuition Reimbursement Free Short and Long Term Disability after 90 days of employment Free Life Insurance

• 2 times your annual salary Company Events Free employee medical and dental coverage.
• valued at $7,500.00
• insurance starts on Day 1 of Employment!

About Plasser American:

As part of the Plasser family brand, which is the largest Maintenance of Way equipment provider in the world, PAC is a rapidly growing provider of railway equipment in North America. Continuing for the next few years, PAC will continue to make significant investments in the North American Market including a new office building and a substantial addition to our manufacturing facility. PAC is making the needed investments to continue its growth trajectory for many years to come. The next several years will be an exciting time of transformation. We look to the future to enhance our team and achieve our goals.