Fitter

Ohmstede Ltd.•Beaumont, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are one of the nation’s leading providers of industrial solutions, serving as the single-source for our client’s custom shell and tube heat transfer equipment. Our fully integrated shop services include state-of-the-art technologies, engineering, design, manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance, and repair. Ohmstede Ltd is looking for a candidate to fit and tack all shell and tube heat exchanger components and assemblies for fabrication by welders. The ability to read and understand fabrication drawings. Able to measure, layout, and prep all welded connections on the exchanger. This position will require a good understanding of metal fabrication practices, heat effects, metal shrinkage and growth based on heat input in the welding process. The use of oxy/acetylene torch, plasma cutter, arc gouging, grinders along with other tools and techniques required to fit metal items together is required. SMAW and GTAW processes will be utilized.

Requirements

H.S. diploma or equivalent; or equivalent experience
Knowledge of fitting/welding procedures
Must read and write English language in order to read weld procedures and fabrication drawings and requirements
Must be able to pass ASME welding test
Understanding and comprehension of the application of algebra and geometry

Nice To Haves

Heat Exchanger job shop or field fabrication experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lay-out, fit-up, burn, arc gouge, plasma cut, grind and weld as necessary to form components to meet required finish dimensions.
Prepare cutouts as necessary to meet drawing weld bevel requirements and standards.
Grind weld material left by knock-offs as required to clean the part to standards.
Set up and perform jobs based on engineering drawings, shop practices, and procedures.
Perform internal quality check using appropriate measuring gauges and experience.
Perform assigned tasks in a safe manner, following EHS requirements relating to PPE and Safe Working Practices.