FITTER

About the role

A fitter assembles and fits structural, plate, and mechanical materials into all types of assemblies according to drawing dimensions.

Responsibilities

• Receives instructions, prints, sketches, and work orders.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and plans the fitting operation.
• Directs and assists in handling and spreading of material, assembling material into required relationships according to detail drawings.
• Handles and places detail material in assembly, placing bolts, drift pins, and other fastening devices in proper locations.
• Lays out work lines or fits up jigs for positioning material when required.
• Checks, squares, and scribes all detail connections.
• Ensures work conforms to drawings and notes thereon.
• Cleans up material by grinding or chipping.
• Burns and tack welds for assembly purposes; burns, copes, and bevels material; straightens material.
• Performs minor layout.
• Spot paints for identification marks.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficiency in the full skills of the trade.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and other employees.
• Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

• Constantly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally pushes and/or pulls a maximum force of 200 lbs.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Close mental and visual application required to interpret drawings, layout, and plan work.
• Good judgment in determining best method and procedure to be followed.
• Able to work on jobs while applying safety rules at all times.