Structural Fitter

LED FastStart•Greensburg, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

A worker who assembles subparts into completed assemblies prior to welding as specified by blueprints, work orders, or oral instructions under direct supervision. This role involves performing fitting tasks, assessing blueprints and specifications, conducting measurements and layout, and operating various equipment to prepare and assemble structural steel components.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED equivalent
Valid drivers license
Written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of basic shop mathematics
Experience in heavy structural fitting and fabrication
Proficient in reading and understanding blueprints, shop drawings and welding symbols
1-2 years Structural Steel fitting experience
Pre-employment drug screening and background check

Responsibilities

Perform fitting tasks under the direction of the immediate supervisor
Assess blueprints, drawings, and specifications to establish work requirements
Organize work orders, and prepare accurate reports regarding tools, equipment, materials daily
Conduct exact measurements, layout, and fitting tasks per drawings/diagrams in accordance with Southlands procedures.
Provide visual quality assurance
Complete any relevant specific job duties as required by immediate supervision
Operate punches, grinders, drills, saws, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and other basic equipment & hand tools.
Cut, drill, bevel and grind subparts as required to perform a quality end product.
Perform weld prep (grinding, beveling, etc.) as required.
Move and/or organize material as needed to support fitting tasks.
Maintain a clean and orderly workstation.
Install temporary bracing as required to prevent distortion during the welding process.
Adhere to all Southland Steel Fabricators, Inc. Safety Rules, Policies, and Procedures
Maintain orderly and clean work area
Attend all required safety meetings
Inspect the tools and equipment prior to work each day to ensure they are free of defects
Use hand and power tools safely at all times with correct guards in place
Wear personal protective equipment in accordance with policy and adequate for specific tasks
Tacking - Wear specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to: Welders helmet with appropriately shaded filter lens, with safety glasses under helmet, Clothing to be in good repair, reasonably free of holes, tears, and frayed edges. Cotton pants & shirts required, Heavy flame resistant gloves, Respirators when welding harmful metal alloys or when ventilation is not adequate, Steel/hard toe boots, Hearing protection
Cutting steel with torch: Wear either properly shaded safety glasses with a face shield or cutting goggles, hearing protection, steel/hard toe boots, gloves, and fire/flame resistant clothing
Use proper friction lighters or other approved devices to light the torch
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to occasionally pull, push, carry, or lift tools, equipment or materials 50 lbs. or less
Ability to withstand occasional bending, squatting, or crouching
Ability to frequently handle (hold, seize, grasp, turn, etc.) tools, equipment, or material
Ability to work in inclement weather conditions, to include cold, heat, and humidity