Fitter Welder

Chief Buildings is seeking a Fitter Welder to join the Chief team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing GMAW tack welding, torch cutting, and layout operations to assemble steel components for final welding. You will also carry out GMAW welding processes on production materials in accordance with the required specifications. This position plays a key role in ensuring structural accuracy and weld quality throughout the fabrication process. To be successful in this position, you should be detail-oriented, skilled in blueprint reading, and committed to working safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with quality control standards and maintain required AWS certifications, consistently meeting or exceeding the 85% UT pass ratio.
• Assemble steel frames through precise layout, tack welding, and final welding, including lifting and positioning heavy components safely.
• Operate assigned equipment with a thorough understanding of its capabilities and relevant welding codes; perform machine setup and routine maintenance as needed.
• Accurately complete all job-related documentation and data entry; manage tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• Work effectively in elevated temperatures while wearing layered personal protective equipment (PPE).

Education:

• High School Diploma, or GED, preferred.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

• Solid understanding of welding techniques and metal fabrication processes.
• Proficient in using hand tools including tape measures, squares, protractors, oxy-acetylene torches, plasma cutters, and grinding equipment.
• Capable of reading and interpreting fabrication drawings and data sheets for precise assembly.
• Strong mathematical skills, with the ability to work confidently with fractions and decimals.

Shift:

• 2nd Shift 4:30pm-3:00am

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A brand of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of construction solutions for customers located throughout the United State since 1966. Specific applications include manufacturing, commercial, community and agricultural buildings. Each structure is designed to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska, Lancaster, South Carolina, and Rensselaer, Indiana.

Our Benefits:

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/time off
• 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Employee discounts
• Education assistance
• And much more.

**Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the basis of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees and applicants with a work atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on professional demand, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to color, race, family status, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the settings in which work is being completed. Chief Industries Inc. will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Chief Industries Inc. encourages all to apply for any available jobs. If you need additional assistance with the application process, please call 308-389-7200.**