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Welder Fitter A - 2nd Shift $1000 SIGN ON BONUS

tacoincFall River, MA

💰 $52,000 – $68,000/hrFull-timeconstructionmetalwork and fabrication

Quick Summary

A skilled welder fitter performs complex welding and fabrication duties on tanks and heat exchangers on the 2nd shift.

Skills & Keywords

GMAW/FCAW weldingWelding Procedure SpecificationsHeat exchangersRigging operations

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

Qualifications

Works independently using drawings, specifications, WPS and verbal instructions.
Uses various types of welding equipment and a variety of common hand and power tools.
Will fit up and fully weld the most complex heat exchangers and tanks including custom fabrications and extremely complex tanks, with minimal guidance by reading and interpreting standard and custom part drawings. This can take place at elevated heights, while working on top of tanks or from elevated work platforms.
Completes the most complicated welding repairs and performs final welding operations on complex weldments as needed.
Must be able to perform confined space welding as needed.
Uses FCAW/GMAW welding process, with or without backing, in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions, on both steel and stainless-steel materials.
Will weld full penetration welds on small diameter pipe using the GMAW process.
Must be able to use a scissor lift when needed to access welding work at heights.
Interacts with the Engineering team on designs and fabrication challenges as needed.
Reads appropriate Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and is capable of interpreting welding variables and assures that all parameters within the WPS are adhered to.
Performs the most complex lifting/rigging activities using 10- & 20-ton cranes.
Monitors quality of work, makes corrective adjustments and reports equipment malfunctions, defective materials or other unusual conditions to supervisor.
Maintains necessary records, completes transactions within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and accesses company intranet as needed for work instructions.
Ensures their own safety and that of team members.
Troubleshoots engineering drawings and reviews with management when issues are identified.
Maintains work area in neat, clean, and orderly condition and observes all safety regulations and practices.

Preferred

Work Environment

This position works primarily in a production floor environment where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Safety gear is required in these areas. This position requires extensive physical labor and the ability to work off ladders, work platforms etc. This position also requires occasional work in confined space.

This position reports into the site every day.

This position has no direct reports.

Graduate of a welding and fabrication vocational or technical training program
3+ years of experience in a pipe, pressure vessel or structural welding shop
Provides competitive salaries and benefits
Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
Believes in sharing profits with its employees
Is mindful about family, health and well-being
Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential
Embraces and celebrates diversity

Measures of success

Responsibilities

Full understanding of relevant Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and the ability to follow all parameters within
Timely completion of all welding operations within the operational time limits and according to Taco’s quality protocols
Successfully troubleshoot complex welding and fit-up issues independently

Required

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to pass American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section IX welding tests with the following variables:
FCAW/GMAW and SAW processes
Steel-steel, steel-stainless, stainless-stainless
Flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
With or without backing
Small pipe diameter in rotated horizontal position
7+ years of welding experience using drawings, specifications, charts and welding equipment
Strong knowledge of shop math and basic geometry concepts
Must be proficient in numerous welding procedure specifications including small pipe qualification and various welding positions
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and effectively apply to assigned work
Ability to navigate multiple windows in company ERP system to access production and resource data
Ability to perform repetitive work requiring constant alertness or activity and including standing and lifting for extended periods of time sometimes at height of up to 10 feet
Ability to manage time effectively to meet strict time deadlines and production volumes
Requires judgment to comply with instructions, solve problems, and the ability to solve minor technical issues without guidance
Travel: minimal to none