Fitter

Canam•Claremont, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Canam Bridges designs, manufactures and installs steel bridges for major infrastructure contractors across North America. Canam Bridges is a member of Canam Group, which has over 5,100 employees and operates 22 plants in North America, as well as engineering offices in Canada, Romania, India and the Philippines. This role involves fitting and assembling structural framework, components, and materials in various shapes, sizes, and designs such as angle, I-beams, and other steel components, in compliance with corporate mission and values, and departmental financial objectives. The position requires the ability to work on first and second shifts with a competitive shift differential. It is a safety-sensitive position, meaning the employee's responsibilities impact the health and safety of themselves, coworkers, and the public.

Requirements

MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE USA
High school diploma or GED preferred
Experience and/or training or equivalent or the combination of education and experience
Must possess exceptional reading and mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

Layout, position, align and fit together the fabricated parts of structural components according to shop drawings or prints and layout specifications.
Operate cutting and heating torches.
Check camber and sweep tolerances of girders and beams and be able to effectively make necessary corrections per pertinent codes and specifications.
Tack weld in all positions using multiple welding processes.
Grind parts, torque bolts and operate mechanical and manual cutting equipment.
Produce a finished product that meets recognized standards, codes and customer expectations by maintaining quality procedures and practices.
Keep equipment and work areas clean and orderly.
Identify potential hazards and make necessary corrections.
Assist in training efforts and be able to mentor other employees.
Work in a safe, professional and conscientious manner.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an effective professional and courteous manner with customers, coworkers, clients and supervisors.
Ability to understand welding procedures.
Able to read and interpret weld symbols on shop drawings and prints.
Able to read and interpret complex shop drawings and prints and apply information accordingly.