Fitter/Fabricator

Cannonball Recruiting•Irving, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Cannonball Recruiting is seeking skilled Fitter/Fabricators for a steel fabrication and machining shop in Irving, Texas. The shop manufactures large steel products for clients across the United States. The Fitter/Fabricator positions, aligns, fits, and welds parts according to specifications, fabricates heavy steel components using shop drawings, routers, and bills of material, performs welding operations using MIG equipment, verifies welding results, documents work, maintains a safe work environment, and helps keep equipment operating smoothly. Pay is $24–$28 per hour, depending on weld test results. Shifts are Monday through Thursday: first shift is 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; second shift is 5:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Overtime is available on Fridays and Saturdays as needed.

Requirements

Three to five years of experience in steel fabrication working as a Fabricator/Fitter.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Fabrication experience working from blueprints.
Welding knowledge, including MIG, Flux Core, TIG, and Stick welding, including work with thick steel plates.
Ability to work with power tools and hand tools.
Understanding of crane operation.
Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits according to blueprints and layout specifications, using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
Verify that workpieces conform to specifications using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
Tack-weld fitted parts together.
Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to ensure specifications are met.
Align and fit parts according to specifications using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
Locate and mark bending and cutting lines, accounting for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and component specifications.
Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, and ropes, and bolt parts in position for welding or riveting.
Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine material requirements and task sequences.
Move parts into position manually or using forklifts, hoists, or cranes.
Design and construct templates and fixtures using hand tools.
Assist in straightening warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, straightening presses, or bulldozers.
Communicate information to supervisors, peers, or subordinates by telephone, in writing, or by email.
Prioritize time by multitasking and shifting between activities or sources of information.
Perform other duties as assigned.