Welder-Fitter

COMPANY
Merit Building Systems
25962 County Road 13,
Daphne, AL 36526
Job Description
A Structural Stick/Mig Welder will weld, shop fabricate, and/or assist in the installation of varying types of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel.
Responsibilities

• Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.
• Layout, position, aligns, cut, assemble, and fit metal components together in various body positions and in various places.
• 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 arc welding equipment.
• Weld metal materials to piping systems equipment using the appropriate welding procedure for the various equipment and metal types involved.
• Identify all equipment for job and process.
• Identify all safety risks and requirements.

Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Qualification Highlights

• Must be able to Stick/Mig weld on varies types of equipment and material.
• Must successfully pass a weld test.
• Must have 2+ years of industrial welding experience.
• Must have all required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all the tools
• Other Duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to read blueprints and other engineering drawings in order to perform efficiently at work.
• Must be able to read and interrupt technical manuals as applicable.
• Must have 2+ years of experience welding experience on industrial size and grade equipment.
• Must have the ability to stick weld in 2g, 3g, and 4g conditions.
• Must be proficient in welding with varies rods including but not limited to 6010 & 7018.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of various metals characteristic and qualities including the correct welding processes required and the effects of welding on the material.
• Must successfully pass a weld test.
• Must be able and willing to assist with other activities while not actively welding.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work at heights as required.
• Must meet all physical demands (see section below).

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.

Merit Building Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.