What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitter/Welder position at HOJ Innovations?
Position Summary
The Fitter/Welder will read blueprints and tend to fabricating machines to lay out, fit, expedite parts, and weld fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, and building and bridge parts. Equipment used, but not limited to, welder, grinder, gouge, drills, punches, saws and other hand tools.
About us- Hoj Innovations and Hesco Services intermountain leader in comprehensive warehouse design and material handling systems. We provide everything from design, engineering, software, equipment installation, parts, sales and maintenance to the high growth fulfillment industry. If you have a desire to grow professionally in a fast-paced, challenging and supportive company, read on!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. In order to avoid injury, welders must have both mental and physical dexterity. It is vital that they have spatial awareness and a strong attention to small details. Continuous, and at times, concentrated mental and visual attention where the work is repetitive or duties are diversified and require continuous alertness and/or activity. Requires correctable vision and ability to adjust focus within normal range in order to perform clean and uniform welds and read blueprints. This job position regularly requires lifting, stooping, bending and stretching and use of arms and hands to accomplish grinding, welding and other assigned duties. Requires ability to work at different heights. Requires standing, bending and stooping for extended periods of time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is very loud where ear protection is necessary.
Safety requirement
To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty safely and proficiently. Employees must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others. Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the employer’s safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
Benefits Offered
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Experience: Relevant 2 years (Preferred)
Work Authorization: United States (Required)
We are committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
The Fitter/Welder will read blueprints and tend to fabricating machines to lay out, fit, expedite parts, and weld fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, and building and bridge parts. Equipment used, but not limited to, welder, grinder, gouge, drills, punches, saws and other hand tools.
About us- Hoj Innovations and Hesco Services intermountain leader in comprehensive warehouse design and material handling systems. We provide everything from design, engineering, software, equipment installation, parts, sales and maintenance to the high growth fulfillment industry. If you have a desire to grow professionally in a fast-paced, challenging and supportive company, read on!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Must be able to make all welds uniform and clean, and complete work to customer’s specifications
- Read all weld symbols on a blueprint
- Differentiate between channel, angle, flat bar, square tube, pipe etc.
- Operating Fab Shop and Machine Shop machinery and equipment; reading job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
- Pass basic plate weld test (visual and bend) within specified time requirements, of weld processes used
- G.M.A.W. – Mild steel: 1G, 2G and 3G position
- S.A.W. – Sub arc: 1G position
- Setting stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template
- Performing minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or workpieces
- Setting up and performing maintenance on fab and machine shop machines and performing burning work
- Operating any equipment needed to perform job including overhead cranes & forklifts.
- Must be efficient and productive with time
- Must maintain an acceptable attendance and safety record
- Maintain safe environment.
- Performing other duties as assigned
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
- 2 years related experience and/or training
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to read and interpret metal rule
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
- Must be able to understand implicit and explicit instructions and react favorably in all work situations
- Must be able to work well in a team environment
- Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflicts, and make effective decisions under pressure
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and background checks.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. In order to avoid injury, welders must have both mental and physical dexterity. It is vital that they have spatial awareness and a strong attention to small details. Continuous, and at times, concentrated mental and visual attention where the work is repetitive or duties are diversified and require continuous alertness and/or activity. Requires correctable vision and ability to adjust focus within normal range in order to perform clean and uniform welds and read blueprints. This job position regularly requires lifting, stooping, bending and stretching and use of arms and hands to accomplish grinding, welding and other assigned duties. Requires ability to work at different heights. Requires standing, bending and stooping for extended periods of time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is very loud where ear protection is necessary.
Safety requirement
To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty safely and proficiently. Employees must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others. Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the employer’s safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
Benefits Offered
- Competitive base salary.
- Comprehensive total compensation program including $1,000 sign on bonus, plus option to earn year-end profit sharing bonuses.
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off.
- Excellent insurance benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability.
- Generous employer dollar match to HSA and 401k Retirement Accounts.
- World class continuing education, including Manufacturer (OEM) Level Training.
- Dedicated to a military friendly environment (Veterans are highly encouraged to apply.)
- Company-wide commitment to promoting a strong work/life balance.
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Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Experience: Relevant 2 years (Preferred)
Work Authorization: United States (Required)
We are committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
