Fitter
About The Position
The Fitter assembles and fits structural, plate, and mechanical materials to drawing dimensions for steel and bridge fabrication projects. The role requires proficiency in the fitting trade, including blueprint interpretation and knowledge of how structural metals react to heat. The Fitter is responsible for ensuring completed work conforms to drawings and their notes, while following all safety rules and personal protective equipment requirements. The position is full-time at the Humble shop in Humble, Texas, with no travel required and any shift. The company offers competitive market-based compensation, comprehensive health insurance benefits, and professional development opportunities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, and/or 12 months of experience.
- Must pass a fitter test.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and other employees.
- Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to use common-sense understanding to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Knowledge of a variety of hand tools and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Receive instructions, prints, sketches, and work orders.
- Read and interpret blueprints and plan fitting operations.
- Direct and assist with handling and spreading materials; assemble materials according to detail drawings and place detail material, bolts, drift pins, and other fastening devices in their proper locations.
- Lay out work lines or fit up jigs when required; check, square, and scribe detail connections.
- Ensure work conforms to drawings and notes.
- Clean material by grinding or chipping.
- Burn and tack weld for assembly purposes.
- Burn, cope, bevel, and straighten material.
- Perform minor layout work.
- Spot-paint identification marks.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Perform other routine duties as directed by management.
- Follow all safety rules and personal protective equipment requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive market-based compensation
- Comprehensive health insurance benefits
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
