Fitter

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Birmingham, AL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fitter position is an individual contributor. This person must be a highly driven individual that will fit metal and/or aluminum components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders.

Requirements

• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• 1-3 years experience fitting in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Must be able to use GMAW welding equipment for tack welds.
• Ability to use common manufacturing math.
• Must have an acceptable attendance and prior employment record.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, prior experience preferred.
• Ability to read weld symbols and understand blueprints.
• Must be able to use and accurately read a tape measure, levels, squares and angle finders to measure distances and angles.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.
• Able to do basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and fraction conversion).
• Able to read and comprehend routings and blueprints.
• Able to use a tape measure.
• Able to use a computer to enter production date, perform time keeping functions, interface with machines and other equipment.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions completely and accurately.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.

Responsibilities

• Fit and layout components of large steel interstate sign structures.
• Work with steel pipe and other steel shapes and measure on radiused surfaces.
• Follow fit and layout instructions described in detail drawings.
• Ability to tack weld material into place.
• Read and complete labor reporting system, standard shop forms and blueprints.
• Follow written procedures and specifications.
• Use motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders and drills to clean and prep material for fitting and tacking.
• Use overhead cranes to move and hold material in place.
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.
• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty.
• Maintain a safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed