Welder / Fitter
$37,440–$62,400 year
On-siteSite, Eastern Region, Republic of Ghana
Job Summary
Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications using measuring devices and read blueprints to interpret fabrication drawings. Assemble parts via tack welding or bolting, add bracing as necessary, and lay out lines ensuring center punches mark round pipes before fitting. Check dimensions, remove contaminants, and maintain fit-up tolerances without exceeding 1/32" gap or 1/16" out of tolerance. Clean dog marks and broken tack welds prior to Quality Control inspection, mark weld symbols, and complete travelers with all required documentation. Perform 3G Vertical Groove Welding using Flux Core Arc Welding while producing welds that meet applicable quality and inspection standards.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years of structural plate fitting experience
- Previous experience in heavy manufacturing environments
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Strong layout, measuring, and mathematical skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in 3G Vertical Groove Welding using the Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) process
- Must successfully pass a Blueprint Reading Test as part of the pre-employment qualification process
- Must successfully pass a 3G FCAW Welding Test as part of the pre-employment qualification process
- Ability to produce welds that meet applicable quality and inspection standards
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
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