Fitter

LED FastStart•Amite City, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A worker who assembles subparts into completed assemblies prior to welding as specified by blueprints, work orders, or oral instructions under direct supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of basic shop mathematics.
Experience in heavy structural fitting and fabrication.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings, and welding symbols.
1–2 years of structural steel fitting experience.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to occasionally pull, push, carry, or lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to withstand bending, squatting, or crouching.
Ability to frequently handle tools, equipment, or materials.
Ability to work in inclement weather conditions including cold, heat, and humidity.
Welder helmet with appropriately shaded filter lens and safety glasses.
Clothing in good repair without holes or frayed edges; cotton pants and shirts required.
Heavy flame-resistant gloves.
Respirators when welding harmful metal alloys or ventilation is inadequate.
Steel/hard toe boots.
Hearing protection.

Responsibilities

Perform fitting tasks under the direction of the immediate supervisor.
Assess blueprints, drawings, and specifications to establish work requirements.
Organize work orders and prepare accurate reports regarding tools, equipment, and materials.
Conduct measurements, layout, and fitting tasks per drawings and diagrams.
Provide visual quality assurance.
Complete assigned job duties as required by supervision.
Operate punches, grinders, drills, saws, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and other hand tools.
Cut, drill, bevel, and grind subparts as required for quality end products.
Perform welding preparation such as grinding and beveling.
Move and organize materials to support fitting tasks.
Maintain a clean and orderly workstation.
Install temporary bracing to prevent distortion during welding.
Adhere to all Southland Steel Fabricators safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Maintain orderly and clean work areas.
Attend all required safety meetings.
Inspect tools and equipment daily to ensure they are defect-free.
Use hand and power tools safely with proper guards in place.
Wear appropriate PPE for assigned tasks.
Wear properly shaded safety glasses with face shield or cutting goggles when cutting steel with a torch.
Use approved friction lighters or approved devices to light the torch.