Fitter Trainee / Apprentice

Canam•Claremont, NH

About The Position

Canam Bridges designs, manufactures, and installs steel bridges for major infrastructure contractors across North America. The Fitter Trainee / Apprentice learns to weld, fit, and assemble structural frameworks and steel materials, including angle iron and I-beams. The trainee is paired with a senior Fitter and works under the supervision of the Fabrication Training and Development Manager. Canam Bridges US, Inc. participates in a U.S. Department of Labor-certified apprenticeship program for Fitters and Welders through ApprenticeshipNH. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and register as an apprentice through RAPIDS. The trainee learns to interpret shop drawings, prints, and layout specifications; align and fit fabricated parts; maintain quality procedures; lay out work; cut and shape material; straighten components using an oxy/fuel torch; and qualify to tack weld in all positions using multiple welding processes. The role also includes production-related duties, maintaining a clean work area, and working safely. Canam offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with training and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be at least 16 years old.
Must possess basic reading and mathematical skills.
Must register as an apprentice through the Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Database System (RAPIDS).
Must be able to perform essential functions with assistance from a supervisor or assigned co-workers.
Must use required personal protective equipment and appropriate hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of welding and assembly experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

Learn to lay out, align, and fit fabricated parts of structural metal products according to shop drawings, prints, and layout specifications.
Learn to produce work that meets recognized standards and customer expectations by following quality procedures.
Learn to demonstrate basic layout skills independently.
Learn to cut and shape materials of varying thicknesses and sizes using mechanical and manual cutting devices.
Learn to straighten sections and components using an oxy/fuel torch flame.
Qualify to tack weld in all positions using multiple welding processes.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned, including cleaning, trash and scrap removal, and other production-related work.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective behavior and communication with customers, co-workers, clients, and supervisors.
Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of the work area.
Work in a safe and conscientious manner.