Fitter

About the role

Schuff Steel, a world-class leader in building structures and bridges, is seeking a Fitter to bring expertise in steel and/or bridge fabrication to complex and high-profile projects in the commercial building, bridge, and industrial sectors.

Core 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; handling and placing 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.
• Responsible for work conforming to drawings and notes thereon.
• Cleans up material by grinding or chipping.
• Burns and tack welds for assembly purposes.
• Burns, copes and bevels and straightens material.
• Does minor layout.
• Spot paints for identification marks.
• Maintains clean and organized work area.
• Performs other routine duties per management direction.
• Must adhere to and follow all safety rules and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and/or 12 months experience.
• Must pass fitter test.

Skills & abilities

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability: 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.
• Proficiency with a variety of hand tools and equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive market-based compensation.
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• Commitment to professional development and growing our business.