Since 1873, Burnham Corporation, and now, Burnham LLC, doing business under the name “Burnham Commercial”, has produced steam and hot water boilers for commercial and industrial applications. Located at 1239 Harrisburg Pike, in Lancaster, PA, Burnham Commercial’s facilities have gone through numerous expansions and changes, since its original construction in 1923. Today, the facilities continue to produce high quality products for its customers. Burnham Commercial offers a full line of scotch, firebox, and cast iron boilers ranging from light commercial to industrial sizes in order to meet its customers’ needs and is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high-quality boilers and control systems for commercial and industrial applications.

We are seeking a Fitter/Weder to join our team! This position will assemble the various parts and sections of a steel boiler (both high and low pressure) and/or other products to make a complete unit. The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined and have prior experience with MIG and stick welding. Additionally, candidates should be able to interpret weld symbols and blueprints. 

This is a full-time, union-hourly position located in Lancaster, PA. Hours are Monday-Friday, 6 AM - 2:30 PM; Saturdays as needed (maximum of two required 6 AM – 12 PM). 

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• "Fit” different sections of boiler plates and/or other products together and tack weld them so as to rigidly hold them in place for the Code Welder who will completely weld all seams and joints
• Read blueprints and weld symbols
• Work from verbal instructions and engineering prints, assemble boilers and/or other products by fitting together the various component parts of the two or three pass variety
• Measure cuts and forms (when necessary) stay bolts which space the various sections
• Using oxyacetylene burning equipment, cuts openings for access holes, fittings, etc.
• Use plumb line, level, square, steel tape to accurately align marking lines previously drawn by layout man
• Use portable grinding wheel to grind plate when necessary to insure proper fit
• Fit the various parts in such a manner as to facilitate subsequent welding operations
• Locate and secure all fittings on shell as required
• May be required to operate powered lift trucks
• Direct the work of a Helper (when required) who assists in the fitting of the product
• Use overhead crane, hydraulic jacks, spud bar, screw jack and associated equipment to move, carry, force or place heavy steel plates when fitting and assembling
• Set in several tubes in tube sheets in order to space and align boiler heads
• Perform related work as directed commensurate with this or lesser rates labor grade

Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• MUST be able to pass ASME 2G stick, 2G MIG, and 3G stick weld tests
• Ability to read blueprints and/or diagrams 
• Experience with measuring tools 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on the 1st of the next month from your date of hire
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) plan
• Weekly pay
• 12 paid holidays
• Vacation time
• 75% tuition reimbursement after 6 months