Fitter Helper - 1st & 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Fitter Helper assists the Fitter to lay out, fit, and weld fabricated pipe and related components such as flanges, elbows, and ports. Assist in measuring, marking, cutting, and positioning structural metal components. Help set up and prepare materials and tools for fitting operations. Hold, align, and secure materials in place while the fitter completes welding or bolting tasks. Use hand tools, power tools, and rigging equipment under supervision. Clean and maintain work areas, tools, and equipment. Follow all site safety rules, PPE requirements, and health regulations. Support quality control efforts by checking materials and finished parts for compliance. Help move heavy materials or components using hoists, cranes, or forklifts as directed. Perform basic grinding, drilling, and deburring as required. Assist in reading and interpreting simple blueprints or drawings.
Requirements
- Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, read and understand pipe drawings, and procedure manuals.
- Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Must be able to speak effectively with supervisors and other employees.
- Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Must be able to accurately read tape measure.
- Must be able to understand and execute instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Must be able to recognize and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Must be able to use company computer systems to view and understand the action required from the dispatch list.
- Must be able to read, write and effectively communicate in English.
- Must be willing to learn and take directions from senior fitters and supervisors.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Fitter to lay out, fit, and weld fabricated pipe and related components
- Assist in measuring, marking, cutting, and positioning structural metal components
- Help set up and prepare materials and tools for fitting operations
- Hold, align, and secure materials in place while the fitter completes welding or bolting tasks
- Use hand tools, power tools, and rigging equipment under supervision
- Clean and maintain work areas, tools, and equipment
- Follow all site safety rules, PPE requirements, and health regulations
- Support quality control efforts by checking materials and finished parts for compliance
- Help move heavy materials or components using hoists, cranes, or forklifts as directed
- Perform basic grinding, drilling, and deburring as required
- Assist in reading and interpreting simple blueprints or drawings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
