Overview
Weld Preparation – Tacker Jobs in Milton, FL at Formweld Fitting Inc.
Job Summary:
Formweld Fitting, Inc is a pipe fitting manufacturer serving several industries, including the petrochemical and mining sectors. Our staff fabricates, to standard specification, wrought steel pipe fittings to customers on demand.
To support customer needs, we are looking for dependable and adaptable manufacturing personnel to join our production team in our WELD PREP department for fitting up and TACKING up parts for welders.
The ideal candidate is reliable, flexible, and able to perform in a fast-paced environment. Candidates MUST also be accurate with a tape measure down to 1/16" of a inch.
Pay:
- Starting at $21-22 per hour, based on relevant experience
Work Location:
- On-site, Non-Warehouse
Expected Weekly Hours:
- Up to 40 hours per week with occasional overtime
- Days of Operation: Monday to Friday – Overtime can extend to Saturdays
- Daily Shift: 06:00AM to 02:30PM
Overtime Opportunities:
- Possibility of overtime is as-needed and at the discretion of management.
TACKER Key Responsibilities:
- Safely and efficiently operate equipment and presses according to company standards.
- Take on additional production-related tasks as assigned to support workflow and minimize downtime.
- Accurately log work hours and job progress using the computer-based time clock system.
- Complete assigned work within estimated time frames while maintaining quality standards.
- Report equipment, safety, or production concerns promptly.
- Assist with setup, cleanup, and general production duties as needed.
- Use tape measure for accurate measuring down to 1/16th of an inch.
- Use hoists and clamps to move parts from floor-to-table.
- Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move product between departments.
- Fit-up product to meet specific dimensions of product being made.
- Tack up products to assist welders.
- Assist grinders with weld prep.
Work Environment:
- Fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.
- Position requires flexibility to support both direct production needs and overflow tasks.
Qualifications:
- Completed GED or High School Diploma – REQUIRED
- Previous experience in manufacturing/fabrication setting – REQUIRED.
- Competency with GTAW welding – PREFERRED.
- Basic computer knowledge required (logging time, task tracking, basic digital tools).
- Strong work ethic with the ability to adapt and take initiative.
- Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
- Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Physically able to stand, bend, lift, and move materials as required.
Required Skills for TACKER:
- Read, write, and speak English.
- Demonstrate ability to read tape measure down to a 1/16th of an inch.
- Be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
- Be able and willing to swing up to 20lbs sledgehammers.
- Able to work in various temperatures (our production building is not climate-controlled: it is hot during hot months and cold during cold months).
Interested candidates should apply ON-LINE on Indeed. If management decides to bring a candidate in for an interview, we will contact them to continue to the next step. Please do NOT call to schedule an interview.
Formal interviews will be held on-site at 8118 Progress Drive, Milton, FL 32583.
Please be aware that all hired candidates will undergo drug-screening and a background check before being allowed on shop floor and that employment is contingent on passing both.
Thank you for your interest.
Regards,
Maura K.
FWF Office Admin.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Our main production area is not climate-controlled. Would you be able to weather high heat in the summer and colder temperatures in the winter?
- Would you be able demonstrate the ability to read a tape measure and measure accurately down to a 1/16th of an inch?
- What welding processes are you familiar with?
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Weld Preparation – Tacker
Company: Formweld Fitting Inc.
Location: Milton, FL
