Job Description

At SteelCon Inc., we build the future of America's infrastructure with cutting-edge steel fabrication and structural solutions. From power to progress, we deliver unmatched quality and reliability. One project, one partnership, and one employee at a time. We live by our core values: Excellence, Responsibility, Innovation, and Teamwork. These values fuel our success and create a dynamic environment where our employees grow and thrive. With a commitment to career development, advancement opportunities, and employee well-being, SteelCon is the place where your hard work turns into long-term success. Scope Of Responsibility This position involves fabricating and assembling structural steel components using prescribed procedures, industry standards, and detailed drawings. Employees must complete SteelCon's Welder & Fabricator Training Program. Primary Purpose Of This Position Fit steel parts for structural, plate, and misc. steel assemblies per shop drawings and quality requirements. Essential Job Functions Planning, laying out, and fitting metal components, such as plate stiffeners, stiffened panels, bulkheads, and frames using blueprints or templates and tools while maintaining alignment tolerances. Locating and marking reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines. Alignment of parts in relation to each other, using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls. Setting, fitting, and erecting of structural assemblies and modules within alignment tolerances. Installing structural foundations and outfit items such as doors, hatches, brackets, and clips. May tack weld panels, bulkhead, assemblies, clips, and brackets. May roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other metal parts using shop machinery, such as ironworkers, plate rolls, presses, and press brakes. Ability to follow instructions, written and/or verbal, with little or no supervision. Performing other related job duties as assigned in a safe and efficient manner; also, please see physical requirements. Other typical duties performed by a fitter. Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to read, write, and perform higher arithmetic computations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. Ability to understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions. Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and managers. Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on the progress of work and setting priorities for job completion. Skill in using tape measure or 1" rule. Ability to maintain American Welding Society certification on 1-inch plate in flat position using the gas metal arc welding and flux-cored arc welding processes. Ability to pass the fillet weld break test using the gas metal arc welding process. Ability to pass a SteelCon Inc administered basic welding test that covers shop drawing interpretation, weld symbols, welding processes, weld process symbol interpretation and application, and a visual acuity test. Ability to pass a SteelCon Inc administered fitting test that covers shop drawing interpretation, fractional number calculations, basic geometry, etc. Ability to interpret, understand, and utilize cutting lists, shop orders, and shop drawings. Ability to operate a cutting torch to meet American Welding Society specifications. Ability to possess pride in own workmanship, demonstrate attention to detail, and work safely. Ability to operate forklifts, jib hoists, and overhead cranes in a safe and proper manner. Use and understand industry and SteelCon Inc adopted hand signals used for crane operations. Ability to adjust welder to insure proper feed rate and temperature. Ability to multitask. Physical Demands Stand CONTINUOUSLY over the course of the 8-to-12-hour work shift. Walk CONTINUOUSLY over the course of the 8-to-12-hour work shift. The distances walked will range from a few feet to 60 feet. Sit only during the break and lunch periods. Rarely will one be able to sit while welding. Lift weights up to 20 pounds from floor to chest CONTINUOUSLY, including the various tools utilized in the process of performing the usual work duties. Lift weights up to 35 pounds from floor to waist FREQUENTLY during the 10 to 12-hour work shift. Lift weights up to 85 pounds from floor to waist OCCASIONALLY during the 10 to 12-hour work shift. Jib cranes and overhead cranes are available for assistance with lifting. Carry weights noted above distances ranging from a few feet to the 60-foot length of the steel beam. Push and pull drawers open and closed OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY to retrieve tools. An employee will OCCASIONALLY push a beam attached to a jib crane or overhead crane to properly guide into place. Force varies up to 35 pounds. Climb OCCASIONALLY onto beams stacked on sawhorses to guide into place. An employee will OCCASIONALLY climb a ladder of 6 to 10 feet while performing job duties. Stoop or crouch on an OCCASIONAL to FREQUENT basis while performing the regular job duties. The position will be held continuously for a few seconds to 15 minutes. Kneel on an OCCASIONAL to FREQUENT basis, depending upon the job. The position will be held continuously for a few minutes to 15 minutes. Crawl RARELY under a beam to reach the opposite side. The distance crawled is less than 3 feet. Reach forward CONTINUOUSLY to perform job duties or to retrieve tools. The employee will OCCASIONALLY be required to reach full forward extension. Reach overhead OCCASIONALLY to guide a beam attached to the cranes and to attach the chains from the crane to the beams or to weld while underneath the beam. Balance OCCASIONALLY to climb ladders and to walk on steel beams. An employee will not be working at unprotected heights. Gross finger dexterity skills to operate the various tools and equipment utilized in the course of standard job duties. A trigger squeeze motion is required to operate the grinders. Fine finger dexterity is not required. Non-Material Handling Demands Employee is expected to work 40 hours a week. However, hours including overtime and weekends may be required based SteelCon Inc needs. Hear sufficiently to be aware of safety issues. Visual ability to read and interpret cut lists and shop drawings. Safety glasses are required in the shop area. Exposure to heat, cold, wet, and humid conditions in the shop area OCCASIONALLY. Exposure to fumes, odors, and dust in the shop area OCCASIONALLY. Exposure to solvents, greases, oils, and coolants OCCASIONALLY. Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment. PPE includes steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats. Tools Required Square, Tape Measure, Weld Lead, 4-inch grinder, 9-inch grinder, Ball Peen Hammer, Sledgehammer, Hand Torch, Wire Brushes, Chipping Hammers, Clamps, Stamping Taps, and Chains. Machines Utilized Welder, Overhead Crane, Jib Crane, Pallets, Sawhorses, and Forklifts. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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