American Wheatley

Overview

A successful Class A Fitter Welder should be able to take a fabrication drawing from paper to properly fitted assembly with minimal direction. Candidates should demonstrate strong judgment, precision layout skills, excellent fit-up techniques, and the ability to recognize problems before they become costly rework.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication specifications.
• Select and verify correct materials before fabrication.
• Perform accurate layout and dimensional calculations.
• Cut, bevel, grind, and prepare material for fabrication.
• Fit and align components to required dimensions and tolerances.
• Set up fixtures, clamps, and lifting equipment as required.
• Calculate circumference and degree locations for round components.
• Perform accurate tack welding and prepare assemblies for final welding.
• Check dimensions, squareness, alignment, and fit-up throughout the fabrication process.
• Identify and correct fit-up issues before final welding.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Inspect completed work for dimensional accuracy and workmanship.
• Work efficiently while maintaining American Wheatley's quality standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional fitter/welder experience.
• Proven ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.
• Strong understanding of welding symbols and weld specifications.
• Ability to accurately measure, layout, cut, and fit structural and fabricated components.
• Experienced with pipe, plate, structural steel, and miscellaneous fabrication.
• Ability to calculate and lay out angles and degrees on round components.
• Strong knowledge of dimensions, tolerances, and fit-up requirements.
• Ability to use tape measures, squares, levels, calipers, grinders, torches, and other fabrication tools.
• Ability to properly tack and fixture assemblies while controlling distortion.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Must be able to follow all company safety procedures.

Additional Information

• The position is based in a welding and fabrication facility with exposure to typical industrial shop conditions.