Fitter- First Shift

HarborFab • Baxley, GA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Fitter you will be responsible for assembling and fitting miscellaneous steel components according to technical drawings and blueprints, ensuring that they meet design specifications and quality standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years experience in steel fabrication or welding
• Must pass a drug and/or alcohol test (upon offer or promotion)
• Basic Metalworking Skills: Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and basic metalworking machinery.
• Basic understanding of fabrication processes such as cutting, grinding, and drilling.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to interpret simple technical drawings and blueprints.
• Welding Proficiency: Advanced skills in welding, including the ability to perform intricate welding tasks using various techniques.
• Safety Awareness: Adherence to safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a secure working environment.
• Team Collaboration: Willingness to work as part of a team and follow instructions from experienced fitters and supervisors.
• Attention to Detail: Developing a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in the fabrication process.
• Physical Endurance: Ability to handle physically demanding tasks and work in various positions.
• Learning Attitude: Openness to learning and acquiring new skills on the job.

Nice To Haves

• Additional technical or vocational training is a plus

Responsibilities

• Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
• Weld steel members.
• Move steel members into positions, manually or with hoists or cranes.
• Position, align, fit, and track weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
• Determine appropriate method and sequence of tasks in order to fabricate items in the most efficient way possible.
• Coaching and training of lower-level fitters to help them advance in their skill sets.
• Assisting foreman and managers maintain consistent workflow and production on shop floor to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Ensure all peers are following all safety policies.
• Conduct thorough quality checks to identify and rectify defects, ensuring that the finished product meets quality standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees