Fitter/Welder

at Metal Arts, LLC in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Metal Arts, LLC is seeking a WELDER/FITTER for the Structural Steel industry. Metal Arts is looking for leaders in our industry, who want to make an impact on a growing small business.

A WELDER/FITTER at Metal Arts is required to perform the following duties:

• Read Structural Drawings and layout any structural component that is assigned to them at an efficient pace, with high quality
• Inspect all parts provided to them for fitting, in order to ensure high quality
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all weld symbols and mark each structural component properly to be welded
• Maintain a thorough understanding of structural drawings and be capable of pointing out possible issues, missing items, out of tolerance parts, or general errors to the quality or detailing department
• Maintain a working knowledge of AWS and AISC requirements for Structural Steel
• Maintain a working knowledge of weld quality requirements and visual acceptance
• Pass welding tests for any welding procedure and positions required (Metal Arts uses primarily GMAW or MIG welding, as well as FCAW)
• Welder/Fitter is at times required to weld components and at times send components to a separate station for welding
• When necessary, layout and fabricate miscellaneous parts for structural components
• If a part is missing or out of tolerance, the welder/fitter shall at times fabricate the required parts in order to speed up production, including clip angles, plates, bent plates, etc.
• Maintain a high level of competence with the shop cranes, forklifts, and rigging equipment
• Maintain capability to operate at a basic level all shop machinery:
• Bandsaw
• Ironworker
• Torch & Handheld Plasma Cutter
• Fabrication Hand Tools
• All Welding Machines
• Running the Bandsaw
• Running the Ironworker

Metal Arts offers a full range of benefits including medical & dental insurance, retirement programs, life insurance, uniform funds and much more. If you are interested in learning more about Metal Arts, please visit our website: http://www.metalartsllc.com/metalartsllc