Fitter

Primary Purpose of this Position

Weld steel parts for structural, plate, and miscellaneous steel assemblies per shop drawings and AWS quality requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances.
• Preheat and/or cut work pieces using a hand torch when required. Clean welds of excess weld, splatter or slag using chipping hammers, wire brushes or grinders.
• Fabricate sub-pieces of the overall assembly as trained and instructed.
• Identify shop drawing errors and discrepancies before or during early stages of fabrication.
• Operate forklifts, jib cranes, and overhead cranes in order to move materials.
• Consistently and reliably works scheduled hours at assigned locations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and perform higher arithmetic computations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions.
• Ability to understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and managers.
• Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on the progress of work and setting priorities for job completion.
• Skill in using tape measure or 1" rule.
• Ability to pass the fillet weld break test using the gas metal arc welding process.
• Ability to interpret, understand, and utilize cutting lists, shop orders, and shop drawings.
• Ability to operate a cutting torch to meet American Welding Society specifications.
• Ability to possess pride in own workmanship, demonstrate attention to detail, and work safely.
• Ability to operate forklifts, jib hoists, and overhead cranes in a safe and proper manner. Use and understand industry hand signals used for crane operations.
• Ability to multitask.

Physical Demands

• Walk continuously over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift. The distances walked will range from a distance of a few feet to 60-foot length of a steel beam.
• Lift weights up to 20 pounds from floor to chest continuously, which includes the various tools utilized in the process of performing the usual work duties.
• Lift weights up to 35 pounds from floor to waist frequently, during the 10 to 12 during the work shift.

Non-Material Handling Demands

• Employee is expected to work 40 hours a week. However, hours including over time and weekends may be required based on welding needs.
• Hear sufficiently to be aware of safety issues.
• Visual ability to read and interpret cut lists and shop drawings. Safety glasses are required in the shop area.
• Exposure to heat, cold, wet and humid conditions in the shop area occasionally.
• Exposure to fumes, odors and dusts in the shop area occasionally.
• Exposure to solvents, greases, oils, and coolants occasionally.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment. PPE includes steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.

Tools Required

• Square
• Tape Measure
• Weld Lead
• 4 inch grinder
• 9 inch grinder
• Ball Peen Hammer
• Sledge Hammer
• Hand Torch
• Wire Brushes
• Chipping Hammers
• Clamps
• Stamping Taps
• Chains

Machines Utilized

• Welder
• Overhead Crane
• Jib Crane
• Pallets
• Saw Horses
• Forklifts

Experience and Education Required

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2-3 Years of experience working as a welder for a steel fabricator or manufacturer, or a one-year degree or certificate in welding technology from a qualified trade school or college.

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