Fitter/Fabricator

SIGNAL METAL INDUSTRIES INC•Irving, TX

3d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Signal Metal Industries is a well-established steel fabrication and machining company with more than 50 years of experience manufacturing large steel products for customers throughout the United States. We perform both custom job shop and production manufacturing for a variety of heavy industries. We are seeking an experienced Heavy Plate Fitters/Fabricators to accurately lay out, fit, and assemble large welded steel components using blueprints, fabrication drawings, and shop specifications. This role requires strong experience in heavy plate fitting, layout, and FCAW tack welding during fit-up in a heavy fabrication environment. This is primarily a fitting position, not a welding role. If you are interested in welding, complete our welder application instead. This position is a Full-time Direct Hire located in Irving, Texas. Day shift - (Monday - Thursday 4 x 10s), Overtime on Friday as required Hourly pay rate $24.00 - $28.00 depending on experience ASSESMENT: All candidates must successfully complete a hands-on fitting and welding assessment at our Irving, TX facility. You will need a welding hood, heavy welding gloves, long sleeves, welding pliers (Welpers), cotton work clothes, and steel-toe boots. Welding Assessment (FCAW Dual Shield) 1/16” flux-cored wire 10” T-joint plate 3/8” material thickness Positions: 3/8” material – 3F vertical uphill weld 5/8” material – 2F weld

Requirements

3+ years heavy plate fitting or heavy fabrication experience
Strong blueprint reading and layout skills
Experience fitting large weldments or heavy steel plate assemblies
FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) experience required
Experience working with thick steel plate and heavy industrial components
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to lift 50+ lbs in a fabrication shop environment
Heavy industrial fabrication (mining, steel mill, material handling, heavy equipment)
Multi-pass FCAW welding experience
Overhead crane and forklift experience
Experience with tight-tolerance fit-up on large weldments

Responsibilities

Position, align, fit, and assemble heavy steel plate components and large weldments using blueprints, shop drawings, and layout specifications
Read engineering drawings, bills of material, and work orders to determine fit-up sequence and requirements
Lay out, measure, and mark materials, accounting for thickness, shrinkage, and fabrication tolerances
Move and position large components using overhead cranes, hoists, and shop equipment
Fit parts using clamps, jacks, wedges, pins, and other fabrication tools
Verify fit-up and dimensions using tape measures, squares, levels, and layout tools
Tack weld assemblies to secure parts prior to final welding
Perform FCAW welding during fit-up and fabrication as needed
Straighten and adjust heavy components using torches, presses, and fabrication methods
Build simple fixtures or aids to support accurate fit-up when required
Work with supervisors and team members to maintain production flow and quality
Maintain a safe and organized fabrication environment
Perform other duties as assigned.