Structural Fitter - Fabrication Shop

Mako Industries • Sugar Land, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Mako Industries is hiring experienced Structural Fitters for its Fabrication Shop. The role involves assembling structural frameworks, components, materials, and other steel components to recognized standards and customer expectations while maintaining quality procedures. Structural Fitters lay out, position, align, and fit fabricated parts according to blueprints and layout specifications. They prepare components for fit-up, align and tack weld assemblies, and must be able to fit structural skids from start to finish. Most work uses GMAW (MIG) and FACW (Flux Core). Piping and vessel experience is a plus. The position also involves maintaining a safe, clean work area and communicating effectively with customers, coworkers, clients, supervisors, and leads. Employment eligibility is contingent upon passing a drug screening.

Requirements

• Experienced structural fitter.
• Must own hand tools.
• Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagram-form instructions using common sense.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts including proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to use all applications necessary to adequately perform required tasks.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently and as a cooperative team player.
• Willingness to take direction from supervisory and lead personnel.
• Adherence to quality procedures and strong safety awareness and prevention.
• Must pass a drug screening for employment eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• Piping and vessel experience.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, position, align, and fit fabricated structural metal parts according to blueprints and layout specifications.
• Measure, cut, bevel, grind, and prepare components for fit-up using hand and power tools.
• Align and tack weld assemblies, ensuring dimensional accuracy and proper fit-up before final welding.
• Fit structural skids from start to finish.
• Read and interpret weld symbols on shop drawings and prints, and apply the information accordingly.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective communication with customers, coworkers, clients, and supervisors.
• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of the work area.
• Work safely and conscientiously; identify potential hazards and make necessary corrections.
• Follow quality procedures and demonstrate safety awareness and prevention.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed