Fitter Structural Steel

Job Description

Required Skills:

Read and interpret blueprints.

Experience in GMAW welding/fitting, structural steel background preferred.

Recognize and understand weld symbols.

Accurately read a tape line.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.

Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.

Move parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes.

Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.

Interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.

Operate welding equipment and tack weld fitted parts together.

Mark reference points onto floors and transpose them to workpieces, using measuring devices, squares, chalk, and soapstone.

Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.

Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)

Understand and follow company and OSHA safety rules.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to constantly work in various indoor conditions including hot and cold temperatures, dust and noisy conditions.

Must be able to lift a maximum weight up to 20 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. occasionally.

Must be able to carry a maximum weight up to 20 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. occasionally.

Frequent standing, walking, reaching forward, balancing, feeling, object handling, simple hand grasping, firm hand grasping, and operating controls will be required.

Regular sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching overhead, stooping, and crouching will be required.

Must be able to properly wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company Provided Life Insurance

Matching 401 K

Productivity Bonus