Overview

W&W AFCO Steel is hiring a Welder/Fitter. This position is located in Abilene, TX.

The purpose of this position is to assist in the fabrication of structural projects and /or bridge girders. This position is one of much training under supervision of a more experienced welder.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Aid in producing quality welds to complete fabrication process
  • Levels, scrapes and finishes edges or surfaces using hand scrapper
  • Adjusts valves to obtain flame of specified size and color and adjusts arc welding equipment to obtain specified size arc, under strict supervision
  • Obtain accurate amperage, voltage, slope and pulse on welding unit
  • Cleans weld joint
  • Operates hand- held and tractor cutting torch assemble
  • Able to meet established deadlines

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operates overhead crane and forklift machinery
  • Ability to perform other duties as assigned
  • Specific Skills and /or Education:
  • Experience working in some of production of fabrication facility desired
  • Good amount of general mechanical aptitude
  • General knowledge of machines and tools used in manufacturing and /or mechanical shops
  • Position requires a great deal of arm-hand steadiness and manual dexterity; including hand, arm and finger
  • Ability to hand and interpret linear tape measure
  • Near visual acuity

Benefits:

401K

Competitive Wage

Life, Medical, Dental, Vision coverage after 30 days of employment

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Pre Employment Drug Screen required

**Weekly Pay**

EOE/D/V/M/F

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 – $18.00 per hour

Experience:

  • fabrication: 1 year (Preferred)
  • welding: 1 year (Required)

Location:

Application Question:

  • Have you ever worked for W&W AFCO STEEL ( Hirschfeld Industries) before?

Additional Compensation:

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Signing bonus
  • Paid time off

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous

Schedule:

Benefit Conditions:

  • Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

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