Summary
Includes fabrication of straight steel parts by reading shop drawings, and building to specifications and codes with minimum supervision.

Required Job Functions and Qualifications

Primary Functions:

1. Maintain good attendance and reliability.
2. Accurately layout structural members in the most efficient ways possible.
3. Accurately read and understand shop drawings and shop orders, including all weld symbols, and steel fasteners (bolts, studs, DBA’s, etc.)
4. Accurately read tape measure or other measuring devices to 1/32”.
5. Accurately add and subtract dimensions when necessary.
6. Accurately verify that the size, thickness, length, piece mark, job number, and material grade; if applicable are correct prior to layout. Report any discrepancies to supervisor.
7. Accurately distinguish between the sizes, thicknesses, length, and width of the shapes to be processed.
8. Accurately layout pieces for detail material, holes, block outs, etc. in the most efficient ways possible, and in such a manner that the fitter does not have to look at the drawings in order to correctly fit.
9. Makes minimal layout errors.
10. Has some knowledge of the AISC and AWS codes.
11. Layout and build fixtures and jigs.
12. Operate overhead pendant or remote controlled bridge crane safely and efficiently.
13. Is proficient with the use of equipment, machines, tools, computer or electronic devices necessary for acceptable job performance.
14. Meet requirement of the Primary Functions of Class “C” layout with much greater efficiency.
15. Be aware and responsible of surrounding environment and safety orientated with this environment.
16. Maintain good housekeeping, keeping area neat and orderly at all times.
17. Have knowledge of the tools, machines, equipment, and materials used in a steel fabricating shop.
18. Be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs over shoulder height frequently.
19. Be able to speak and understand enough English to accurately follow basic instructions.
20. Accurately and properly clock in and out on all different jobs and all shop orders worked on.
21. Work required hours to help meet production schedule and satisfy the needs of internal customers.

Other Functions:

1. Certified to tack weld in all positions with FCAW, GMAW, and SMAW.
2. Certified in FCAW, in the 2G, and 1G positions, in unlimited thickness.
3. Certified in GMAW, in the 2G, and 1G positions, in unlimited thickness.
4. Certified in SMAW in the 2G, and 1G positions, in unlimited thickness.
5. Certified in FCAW stainless to stainless, and stainless to carbon (min. fillet welds in 2F position)
6.  Certified in GMAW stainless to stainless, and stainless to carbon (min. fillet welds in 2F position)
7. Accurately read weld all symbols and properly check weld size using weld fillet gauges.
8. Properly operate air arc to remove steel (back gouging).
9. Some understanding of AWS joint designations.
10. Consistently produces visually acceptable tack welds.
11. Is familiar with the AWS visual acceptance criteria for welds and consistently produces visually acceptable welds.
12. Complete understanding of all welding parameters of the WPS.
13. Properly set welding machines according to WPS parameters.
14. Properly follow WPS as it applies to volts, amps & wire feed speed, etc.
15. Properly preheat material to required temperature using temperature sticks and heating torch/cutting torch per preheat & interpass temperature tables.
16. Use natural gas tube heaters to preheat steel if needed.
17. Use air chipper to chip and completely remove weld slag.
18. Completely remove all weld spatter.
19. Grind with 90° angle grinder.
20. Properly utilize impact wrench to tighten bolts and knows the different bolt tightening techniques.
21. Operate track torch, Bug-O, etc.
22. Use magnetic drill, reamer motors and reamers for making holes.
23. Camber (heat or mechanical) per AISC Procedures 415 and 416.
24. Heat, straighten and know where to use preheat to offset distortion.
25. Properly operate cutting torch, making cuts that are straight, square and true, and free of slag.
26. Consistently burn visually acceptable block outs, with little or no grinding.
27. Use magnetic drill, reamer, and portable punches for making holes.
28. Performs all work in the fastest and most efficient ways possible.
29. Assure quantity and quality of work before sending to next operation.
30. Perform routine maintenance checks and routine maintenance
31. Have an “ear” for potential welding machine problems by being able to describe and diagnose the current machine issue.
32. Perform other duties as required by management.