Fitter

Position: Fitter
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Reporting Relationships:

• Production Manager

• Shop Foreman

Primary Purpose of this Position:
Weld steel parts for structural, plate, and misc. 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, and Chains.

Machines Utilized:
Welder, Overhead Crane, Jib Crane, Pallets, Saw Horses, and 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.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Required experience:

• Welding for a steel fabricator or manufacturer: 2 years

Required education:

• High school or equivalent