Fitter - 1st Shift
About The Position
This is a hands-on structural fitting role. You'll spend most of your time laying out, aligning, clamping, and tacking large steel components to blueprint tolerance — before the piece ever goes to final weld. Fit-up accuracy is the job. Squareness, dimension, and alignment will not be secondary details — they're what you're accountable for every day. The role requires availability to work full-time hours on-site (no remote work available) Monday-Friday 5:00AM–1:30PM. Candidates should be located within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 531 Old Swede Road, Douglassville, PA 19518. If relocation is necessary, the selected candidate must relocate prior to their start date. American Crane & Equipment Corporation does not provide relocation assistance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 3+ years of structural fitting or layout experience in an industrial setting
- Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
- Proficiency with layout, fit-up, and structural alignment techniques
- Working knowledge of tack welding to secure components for final weld
- Precision measurement and tolerance verification
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
- Ability to verify identity and employment authorization (Form I-9)
- Eligibility to access information or technology governed by U.S. export control laws (10 C.F.R. Part 810, EAR, and/or ITAR), where applicable
- Successful completion of a background check
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and randomized drug testing during employment
- Ability to meet the posted work schedule and required hours
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Compliance with all company safety policies and required PPE
- Completion of required safety and compliance training
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
- Professional conduct aligned with company values
Nice To Haves
- Experience with heavy plate, large weldments, and fabricated assemblies preferred
- Certain positions and projects may require the ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear facilities in compliance with NRC regulations (10 C.F.R. Parts 26 & 73)
Responsibilities
- Lay out, fit, and assemble structural steel components prior to welding
- Align, clamp, and tack components to meet blueprint and tolerance requirements
- Verify dimensions, squareness, and fit-up using precision measuring tools
- Perform rework (grinding, torching, adjusting) to correct fit-up before final weld
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics
- Translate technical specifications into accurate layout and assembly work
- Fabricate and assemble structural and machine components to tolerance
- Tack weld to hold components in place for final welding
- Set up material and components for efficient welder handoff
- Identify and flag fit-up or material issues before they reach final weld
- Operate cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace
- Participate in cross-training and continuous development
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available day one
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off with rollover
- 10 paid company holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and skills development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
