Fitter Welder

At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress. As a member of our team, you thrive in a truly diverse and inclusive workplace based on care and empowerment. You are here to make a difference. About the job: We have 2 Fitter Welder positions available for day shift. The Fitter Welder uses various power tools and welding equipment to lay out, fit, tack and weld steel components and assemblies according to blueprints. Uses measurement and visual inspection to ensure quality fit up and welds. All employees are expected to support the company’s core values, safety, quality and attendance initiatives that help ensure we meet all our commitments to our customers…. Conducts himself/herself in a considerate, professional, cooperative and helpful manner toward fellow employees, customers, vendors and visitors. Follows all safety policies and company-wide safety requirements; encourages action assuring safe behavior; confronts unsafe behavior and conditions proactively and positively. Complies with all company policies and procedures. Operates power tools, mig welder, grinders, plasma cutter, and oxyacetylene torch to cut and connect parts. Assists with lay out, positioning, aligning, fitting and welding components together. Ensures and checks weld quality. Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding. Assembles parts by bolting or welding. Provides needed material(s) to various work stations and/or locations. Reads blueprints and instructions to understand weld procedures. Corrects imperfections by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torch, straightening press, and hand tools. Loads and unloads trucks, units and parts. Completes Preventive Maintenance Checklist and performs routine maintenance as required. Responsible for area clean-up on a daily basis. Assists other areas/departments as needed including training others or acquiring new skills. What you know: You have a High School or GED equivalent. Candidates interested in company-sponsored GED program will be considered. Must have a respectful approach to working with others, including the following experience. Prior manufacturing experience required. Basic math skills including the ability to read a tape measure required. Experience using MIG and oxyacetylene torches required. Hand power tools and drill/saw machinery operation or related experience required. Overhead crane experience required. Forklift operation certification preferred. Physical and Environmental Requirements of the Position: Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Stands or walks 70% of work day. Required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. Environmental Factors (hazardous materials, work location, work surfaces, exposure) What’s in it for you? We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more. EEO/Vet/Disabled Employer With the purpose of accelerating success for our customer, people and planet, Alfa Laval has developed products since 1883. Alfa Laval is today a world leader within the key technology areas of heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling. Our company was founded on a single brilliant invention, and innovation remains at the heart of everything we do. With more than 3700 patents, we provide worldwide solutions in areas that are vital to society both today and for the future. As a member of our team, you thrive in a truly diverse and inclusive workplace based on care and empowerment. You are here to make a difference. Constantly building bridges to the future with sustainable solutions that have an impact on our planet’s most urgent problems. Making the world a better place. Every day. Meet our dedicated people who always go the extra mile Alfa Laval Career Site Or sign up for Job Alerts to stay in touch Sign up for Job Alerts