Fitter / Welder

Advantage Steel Fabrication in Saxonburg, PA, is looking for a full-time Fitter/Welder to complete heavy structural steel fabrication projects for bridges, buildings and heavy equipment. As a fitter/fabricator at Advantage Steel, you will have the ability to work hands-on with structures that will be integrated into our city's infrastructure.

This position earns a competitive hourly wage, and we provide a terrific benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO) days, 9 paid company holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, profit sharing, and a company-funded Health Savings Account.

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A FITTER / WELDER

The schedule for this position is typically Monday - Friday from 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM. There are opportunities to work overtime as necessary to meet project needs.

ABOUT ADVANTAGE STEEL FABRICATION

Advantage Steel Fabrication is recognized throughout the industry for its expertise in diverse steel fabrication, offering complex fabrication, CNC machinery, cutting, coping, welding, bending, and other fabrication needs.

Advantage Steel Fabrication Shop fabricates structural components for construction projects that include bridges, buildings, foundation work, locks and dams, and other miscellaneous structures. Advantage primarily fabricates steel and stainless-steel structures.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FITTER / WELDER

• 2 more years of work experience in an AISC, AWS, ASME, API fabrication environment.
• Must be willing to learn and apply fit up techniques and welding in a code driven shop.
• Must have exceptional knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel
• Knowledge of AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code is preferred.
• Ability to understand a project's welding requirements in order to correctly select & utilize a welding process.
• Exceptional welding ability using processes of: SMAW, FCAW, GMAW and GTAW.
• Ability to pass welder performance qualifications in all positions.
• Exceptional knowledge of fitting, fixturing and fabrication processes.
• Advanced knowledge of set-up and operation of fabrication equipment (i.e.: press brakes, shears, ironworkers, drill presses/magnetic drills, oxyfuel & plasma burning equipment, etc.).
• Ability to interpret, understand and provide instruction to self and welders/welders' helpers per a given welding procedure specification (WPS).
• Strong ability to read blueprints and engineering fabrication drawings.
• High School diploma or equivalent required; 2-year post-secondary education at Technical or Trade School preferred.

For a complete job description and list of responsibilities, please visit our career page at https://advsteel.applicantpro.com/jobs/

SAFETY

This is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work on project sites, including federal projects, and in a heavy manufacturing facility with various safety hazards which are potentially life-threatening to the employee. Project sites contain various safety hazards associated with heavy construction. This position may require working at heights, around heavy equipment, around high voltage, and under constantly changing circumstances. This position may also entail project site work at night and on weekends on an as needed basis. This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.

CONFIDENTIALTY

Some positions with the company will have access to confidential and proprietary information. Successful candidates for those positions will be required to sign our standard confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment.

Location: Saxonburg, PA 16056

Brayman and Affiliate Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state and local laws.

This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a federal contractor.