Fitter - 2nd Shift

Veritas Steel LLC • Palatka, FL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Fitters at Veritas Steel’s Palatka location perform fitting operations, primarily grinding, as well as repairs and other assigned tasks. They are expected to meet high production demands promptly, produce high-quality work, and follow company policies to maintain a safe working environment. The work involves building bridge projects, working alongside experienced steel fitters, and using a variety of equipment and standardized methods.

The role is scheduled for second shift, Monday through Thursday, 5 PM to 5 AM, with a 48-hour work week. New hires train on first shift, Monday through Friday, 5 AM to 4:30 PM. The posted starting rate is $19.45, plus a $1.20 shift differential; double time applies after 50 hours worked.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Ability to read metric tapes.
• Flexibility to work with others in different circumstances and operate equipment using standardized methods.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of individuals.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, communicate with diverse groups, meet deadlines and schedules, work as part of a team, and handle interruptions.
• Ability to handle time pressures, long hours, rapidly changing priorities, and stress.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and carry 30 pounds.
• Ability to push or move objects requiring up to 50 pounds of force and pull with up to 122 pounds of force.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and kneel for up to 99% of the shift.
• Good range of motion when reaching forward, reaching from shoulder to overhead, and bending.
• Agile fingers and thumbs on both hands.
• Wear required safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, and steel-toed boots; wear a respirator for specific operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform fitting operations, primarily grinding, as well as repairs and miscellaneous assigned tasks.
• Follow proper safety practices and company policies.
• Drill, install high-strength bolts, and grind steel components.
• Produce fillet and groove welds using SMAW, SAW, and FCAW processes.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Participate in continual improvement activities.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Meet production demands promptly and complete high-quality work.

What This Job Offers

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