Structural Steel Fitter

Required Skills

• Read and interpret blueprints
• Experience in FCAW welding/fitting, structural steel background preferred
• Recognize and understand weld symbols
• Accurately read a tape line
• Able to properly gouge material
• Does minor layouts for jigs and floor laydowns
• Independently reads and interprets blueprints for fitting
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and/or other employees
• Able to independently perform the attached work with minimal errors/rework and within the time allotted; may perform more complex work with assistance or under direct supervision

Responsibilities and Duties

• Weld components in vertical or horizontal position
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Understand and follow company and OSHA safety rules

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to constantly work in various indoor conditions including hot and cold temperatures, dust and noisy conditions
• Must be able to lift a maximum weight up to 20 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. occasionally
• Must be able to carry a maximum weight up to 20 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. occasionally
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching forward, balancing, feeling, object handling, simple hand grasping, firm hand grasping, and operating controls will be required
• Regular sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching overhead, stooping, and crouching will be required
• Must be able to properly wear all required Personal Protective Equipment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Matching 401 K
• Productivity Bonus
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Onsite health clinic
• Wellness program incentives