Fitter

Ohmstede Ltd. • La Porte, TX

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About The Position

Ohmstede Ltd is seeking a Fitter to fit and tack shell-and-tube heat exchanger components and assemblies for fabrication by welders. The role requires reading fabrication drawings; measuring, laying out, and preparing welded connections; and applying metal fabrication practices, including accounting for heat effects and metal shrinkage or growth caused by welding. Work uses SMAW and GTAW processes and tools such as oxy/acetylene torches, plasma cutters, arc gouging equipment, and grinders.

The position involves setting up and completing work according to engineering drawings, shop practices, and procedures, and checking finished work with appropriate measuring gauges. Employees must follow EHS requirements, PPE requirements, and safe working practices. The work environment is a shop with noise, temperature extremes, dust, welding fumes, and typical shop hazards, and requires physical activity including lifting up to 50 pounds and working in unusual positions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent experience and knowledge of fitting and welding procedures.
• Ability to read and write English to understand weld procedures, fabrication drawings, and requirements.
• Ability to pass an ASME welding test.
• Understanding and comprehension of algebra and geometry.
• Ability to use required tools, including a hood, gloves, tape, square and center head, approved level, center punch, dividers, hammer, and an adequate toolbox.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb, stoop, bend, reach, squat, and work in unusual positions.

Nice To Haves

• Heat exchanger job shop or field fabrication experience preferred.
• More advanced professional layout tools are optional.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit up, burn, arc gouge, plasma cut, grind, and weld components as necessary to meet required finish dimensions, adjusting length based on material when needed.
• Prepare cutouts to meet drawing weld-bevel requirements and applicable standards.
• Grind weld material left by knock-offs as needed to clean parts to standards.
• Set up and perform jobs based on engineering drawings, shop practices, and procedures.
• Perform internal quality checks using appropriate measuring gauges and experience.
• Perform assigned tasks safely and follow EHS requirements relating to PPE and safe working practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package

What This Job Offers

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