Fitter

Canam•Claremont, NH

About The Position

Canam Bridges is hiring a Fitter to fit and assemble structural frameworks, components, and materials in various shapes, sizes, and designs, including angle and I-beam steel components. Work must comply with company values, departmental financial objectives, applicable codes and specifications, quality procedures, and customer expectations. Different skill and education levels have different pay structures. First- and second-shift schedules are available, with a competitive shift differential. Applicants must be authorized to work in the USA. This is a safety-sensitive production position. The role requires reading and interpreting shop drawings, prints, weld symbols, and welding procedures, along with performing fitting, tack welding, cutting, grinding, and related work. The Fitter is also expected to maintain clean and orderly work areas, identify and address potential hazards, contribute to training and mentoring, and communicate professionally with customers, coworkers, clients, and supervisors. The job involves continuous standing, occasional walking and sitting, and physical activities such as pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 60 pounds, climbing, crouching, kneeling, bending, and handling materials. Repetitive motions and awkward body positioning are also required. Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Canam offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for training and advancement.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the USA.
Exceptional reading and mathematical skills.
Experience and/or training, an equivalent combination, or a combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Lay out, position, align, and fit fabricated parts of structural components according to shop drawings, prints, and layout specifications.
Operate cutting and heating torches.
Check camber and sweep tolerances of girders and beams and make necessary corrections in accordance with relevant codes and specifications.
Tack weld in all positions using multiple welding processes.
Grind parts, torque bolts, and operate mechanical and manual cutting equipment.
Produce finished products that meet recognized standards, codes, quality procedures, and customer expectations.
Keep equipment and work areas clean and orderly.
Identify potential hazards and make necessary corrections.
Assist with training and mentor other employees.
Work safely and professionally, and communicate courteously and effectively with customers, coworkers, clients, and supervisors.
Read and interpret welding procedures, weld symbols, and complex shop drawings and prints, and apply the information appropriately.