Overview
JR Metal Works is a rapidly growing company in American manufacturing, focused on precision engineering and craftsmanship. The Fitter/Welder role involves fitting, aligning, and welding metal components to meet quality standards and production schedules.
Responsibilities
- Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders to determine material requirements, weld specifications, and assembly sequence.
- Lay out, position, align, and fit structural components using appropriate measuring devices, fixtures, clamps, and jigs.
- Perform welding processes in accordance with company quality standards.
- Verify dimensions and tolerances prior to and after welding to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Inspect completed welds for structural soundness, appearance, and conformance to quality requirements.
- Identify and correct fit-up discrepancies, distortion, or alignment issues before final welding.
- Operate shop equipment safely (e.g., grinders, torches, positioners, cranes, forklifts as certified).
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in alignment with 5S and safety expectations.
- Communicate production issues, material shortages, or quality concerns to supervision in a timely manner.
- Adhere to all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and OSHA regulations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce rework, and uphold company reputation.