Metal Fabricator/Fitter - Huntsville, AL

Turner Construction • Huntsville, AL

102d

About The Position

The position involves fabricating and assembling miscellaneous metals for various project-related needs. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of work scopes as per plans and specifications to complete job assignments effectively. The candidate will ensure compliance with Turner standards, safety codes, regulations, and job site security while displaying teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fabrication shop or similar environment required.
• Fabrication certificate from related craft training program strongly preferred.
• Achieve passing score on pre-employment test related to trade specialty.
• Proficient knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction or repair.
• Ability to understand and interpret construction contract documents and drawings.
• Proficient use of related tools to complete work assignments.
• Knowledge of and able to apply arithmetic and basic geometry to work tasks.
• Ability to measure, read, and convey lengths with ruler or tape with high degree of accuracy.
• Strong planning and analysis skills.
• Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems.
• Ability to take direction, work independently with minimal supervision, and in team environment.
• Ability to apply active listening skills and complete assignments as directed.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Fully comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications to complete job assignment.
• Ensure Trade employees, subcontractors, and vendors comply with Turner standards, safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
• Display high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
• Understand work instructions, project signage, and safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers.
• Prepare and inspect tools prior to use to ensure safe and working condition.
• Participate in daily Pre-Task Plans and follow safety expectations for operation of equipment and tools.
• Select appropriate equipment for performing work and adhere to safety protocols.
• Design and construct supplemental templates and fixtures to secure production parts.
• Develop layouts and plan sequences of operations applying knowledge of geometry and physical properties of metal.
• Locate and mark bending lines, drill centers, and cut lines onto work piece.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines (e.g., brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, drill presses).
• Verify conformance of work piece to specifications using square, ruler, and measuring tape.
• Fabricate and assemble sheet metal products.
• Weld stainless steel, carbon steel, and possibly other alloys in various positions.
• Set up and operate machine tools associated with fabricating shops.
• Operate forklift, boom truck, or overhead crane to position materials for fabrications.
• Ensure security of equipment and work area while conducting operations.
• Identify, communicate, and escalate problems and issues to Supervisor for immediate resolution.
• Track production of completed tasks.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and other employees.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees