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TACO, Inc Welder Fitter A in Fall River, Massachusetts
The Welder Fitter A performs a wide variety of complex and customized welding duties on standard and custom engineered parts. They perform very complex custom weldment fit up on tanks and heat exchangers of all sizes and weights using the gas metal arc welding/flux cored arc welding (GMAW/FCAW) welding process. This role directs other team members on their tasks when working in tandem on the same vessel and they perform the most complicated and dangerous rigging tasks when moving large vessels. Required: - High school diploma or equivalent - Must be able to pass American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section IX welding tests with the following variables: o FCAW/GMAW and SAW processes o Steel-steel, steel-stainless, stainless-stainless o Flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions o With or without backing o Small pipe diameter in rotated horizontal position - 7+ years of welding experience using drawings, specifications, charts and welding equipment - Strong knowledge of shop math and basic geometry concepts - Must be proficient in numerous welding procedure specifications including small pipe qualification and various welding positions - Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and effectively apply to assigned work - Ability to navigate multiple windows in company ERP system to access production and resource data Ability to perform repetitive work requiring constant alertness or activity and including standing and lifting for extended periods of time sometimes at height of up to 10 feet - Ability to manage time effectively to meet strict time deadlines and production volumes - Requires judgment to comply with instructions, solve problems, and the ability to solve minor technical issues without guidance - Travel: minimal to none Preferred: - Graduate of a welding and fabrication vocational or technical training program - 3+ years of experience in a pipe, pressure vessel or structural welding shop