What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitter/Welder (Local and Traveling) position at thekellygroup?
The Kelly Group is seeking a Fitter/Welder for its Lafayette, Indiana, location and work in the surrounding area. Candidates should own their own hand tools and have a minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience working with process pipe, preferably in the grain industry.
This position will periodically travel outside the local area as needed for specific projects. Per diem is available when traveling.
This position requires the ability to perform these essential duties:
- Install piping systems by measuring, cutting, bending, shaping, threading, soldering and gluing using hand tools and equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints, process flow diagrams, sketches and product specifications
- Generate materials lists by selecting types and sizes of pipes, supports and related materials according to job specifications, drawings or isometrics
- Pass a bend test on a 2-inch schedule 160 carbon steel pipe in 6G position using gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW, TIG, Heliarc) root and hot pass and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW, stick) fill and cap to become certified
- Complete work using safe work practices
Other preferred qualifications sought include:
- OSHA 10-hour or equivalent training
- Industrial construction experience
- Familiarity with AWS, ASME and other welding codes and practices
- Ability to travel, requiring staying out of town for multiple weeks at a time
The Kelly Group offers a complete benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive group medical, Rx, dental and vision coverage
- Health care and dependent care pre-tax flexible spending account options
- Paid life/AD&D insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) retirement plan option with employer match
- Paid time off and paid vacation
- Paid holidays
EEO STATEMENT
The Kelly Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.