Fitter

LED FastStart • Greensburg, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dedicated team at Grid Structures and play a vital role in the successful completion of projects for the electric utility industry. Apply today and be part of our commitment to delivering exceptional steel fabrication services to the electric utility sector across the nation.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic shop mathematics.
• Experience in heavy structural fitting and fabrication.
• Proficient in reading and understanding blueprints, shop drawings and welding symbols.
• 1-2 years Structural Steel fitting experience.

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, materials daily.
• Conduct exact measurements, layout, and fitting tasks per drawings/diagrams in accordance with Southlands procedures.
• Provide visual quality assurance.
• Complete any relevant specific job duties as required by immediate supervision.
• Operate punches, grinders, drills, saws, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and other basic equipment & hand tools.
• Cut, drill, bevel and grind subparts as required to perform a quality end-product.
• Perform welding prep (grinding, beveling, etc.) as required.
• Move and/or organize material as needed to support fitting tasks.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workstation.
• Install temporary bracing as required to prevent distortion during the welding process.
• Adhere to all Southland Steel Fabricators, Inc. Safety Rules, Policies, and Procedures
• Maintain orderly and clean work area.
• Attending all required safety meetings.
• Inspect the tools and equipment prior to work each day to ensure they are free of defects.
• Always use hand and power tools safely with correct guards in place.
• Wear personal protective equipment in accordance with policy and adequate for specific tasks.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED