Fitter

Responsibilities

• Fitting, aligning, assembling, and securing internal and external component parts, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies of varying size, complexity, shape, and design; performing layouts and other incidental fitting tasks.
• Rigging and installing lifting equipment and fixtures to components; assembling and disassembling of components, tools, and fixtures
• Assisting crane operators with the movement of parts; operation of pendant and jib cranes
• Attaching of thermocouples
• Wrapping of wire on electrical preheats and working to exacting tolerances under any required preheat
• Flushing and cleaning of components; painting of components, tooling, and fixtures
• Torqueing closures for hydro-testing; setting up and operating vibrational conditioning and hydro equipment as required.
• Chipping, grinding, milling, and tapping to obtain proper fit, remove defects, alter geometry, or in preparation for NDE, inspection, or painting
• Assisting with the loading and tying down of components, fixtures, tools, and other materials on trucks, trailers, and railcars; shipping of equipment, material, and product as required.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalency
• Two (2) years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred; lesser experience coupled with formal training or certification may be considered.
• Ability to operate mobile lifts, lift trucks/tow motors, electric trucks, hand trucks, and pallet movers
• Ability to work above and below floor level
• Ability to work from verbal and written instructions, such as prints, process sheets, sketches, and bills of materials
• Must be open and available to working all shifts
• Ability to adhere to strict PPE and safety requirements
• Ability to pass written exams during qualification period; ability to obtain and maintain qualifications necessary to perform assigned duties
• Ability to pass all pre-employment processes, to include a background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen, verification of education and work history, and reference checks
• Due to our work with the US government, US citizenship is required for this position

Pay

The position pays up to $38.66 per hour, with the starting hourly rate expected to be $38.66 per hour.