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This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12933246

The Fitter/Welder is an Individual Contributor responsible for welding metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders, using brazing and a variety of arc and gas welding equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Lay out, align and assemble fabricated metal products used in electrical poles, substations and other structures
• Work from blueprints and layouts to accurately fit structural parts or components together in shop, preparation to welding or riveting
• Assemble structural units; repetitive types of assembling operations according to procedures established by others; and use hand tools and measuring devices in the performance of work
• Perform repetitive types of assembling operations according to procedures established by others; and use hand tools and measuring devices in the performance of work
• Fuse (weld)metal structural components together by means of arc welding using one process in the fabrication of steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures
• Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning and laying out of work from blueprints or other written specifications and determining operation sequence
• Lay out guidelines or marks on metal parts and cut metal with a cutting torch
• In addition to performing hand welding, the welder may also layout guidelines or marks on metal parts and may cut metal with a cutting torch or plasma cutter
• Move pole shafts using an overhead crane and the gather parts and materials to complete the project
• Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
• Maintain the cleanliness of work area including all equipment and machinery
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work both in a non-temperature controlled environment and outdoors
• Other duties as directed by leaders and management

Important Details about the Role:

• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty
• Make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery
• Read and decipher blue prints and flat sheets correctly and without assistance
• The employee must maintain a safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer
• The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, and delivery
• This position reports to the Production Supervisor