Fitter

W&W / Afco Steel•Abilene, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to assist in the fabrication of structural projects and /or bridge girders. This position is one of much training under supervision of a more experienced welder. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Aid in producing quality welds to complete fabrication process Levels, scrapes and finishes edges or surfaces using hand scrapper Adjusts valves to obtain flame of specified size and color and adjusts arc welding equipment to obtain specified size arc, under strict supervision Obtain accurate amperage, voltage, slope and pulse on welding unit Cleans weld joint Operates hand- held and tractor cutting torch assemble Able to meet established deadlines Secondary Duties and Responsibilities: Operates overhead crane and forklift machinery Ability to perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

One year experience working in some of production of fabrication facility desired
Good amount of general mechanical aptitude
General knowledge of machines and tools used in manufacturing and /or mechanical shops
Position requires a great deal of arm-hand steadiness and manual dexterity; including hand, arm and finger
Ability to hand and interpret linear tape measure
Near visual acuity
Pre Employment Drug Screen required
Background Check required

Responsibilities

Aid in producing quality welds to complete fabrication process
Levels, scrapes and finishes edges or surfaces using hand scrapper
Adjusts valves to obtain flame of specified size and color and adjusts arc welding equipment to obtain specified size arc, under strict supervision
Obtain accurate amperage, voltage, slope and pulse on welding unit
Cleans weld joint
Operates hand- held and tractor cutting torch assemble
Able to meet established deadlines
Operates overhead crane and forklift machinery
Ability to perform other duties as assigned