Fitter

About the role

The Fitter position is an individual contributor. This person must be a highly driven individual that will fit metal and/or aluminum components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders.

Responsibilities

• Fit and layout components of large steel interstate sign structures.
• Work with steel pipe and other steel shapes and measure on radiused surfaces.
• Follow fit and layout instructions described in detail drawings.
• Able to tack weld material into place.
• Read and complete labor reporting system, standard shop forms and blueprints.
• Use motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders and drills to clean and prep material for fitting and tacking.
• Use overhead cranes to move and hold material in place.
• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty.
• Maintain a safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer.
• Have a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction.
• Report to the Production Supervisor.

Requirements

• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• 1-3 years experience fitting in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Must be able to use GMAW welding equipment for tack welds.
• Able to use common manufacturing math.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance and prior employment record.
• Able to operate overhead cranes, prior experience preferred.
• Able to read weld symbols and understand blueprints.
• Able to use and accurately read a tape measure, levels, squares and angle finders to measure distances and angles.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.

Qualifications

• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• 1-3 years experience fitting in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Must be able to use GMAW welding equipment for tack welds.
• Able to use common manufacturing math.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance and prior employment record.
• Able to operate overhead cranes, prior experience preferred.
• Able to read weld symbols and understand blueprints.
• Able to use and accurately read a tape measure, levels, squares and angle finders to measure distances and angles.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.

Skills

• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• 1-3 years experience fitting in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Must be able to use GMAW welding equipment for tack welds.
• Able to use common manufacturing math.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance and prior employment record.
• Able to operate overhead cranes, prior experience preferred.
• Able to read weld symbols and understand blueprints.
• Able to use and accurately read a tape measure, levels, squares and angle finders to measure distances and angles.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following: Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision), 401k retirement plan with company match, Paid time off, Employer paid life insurance, Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave, Work Life Support, Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more.