1st Shift Fitter

Fitter

Weld, layout, position, align, and fit parts for steel fabrication.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
• Weld steel members.
• Move steel members into positions, manually or with hoists or cranes.
• Position, align, fit, and track weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
• Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences

Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities, and Competencies:

• Knowledge of shop machines and sand tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of arithmetic, geometry and their application.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in construction or repair of structures.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
• Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials.
• Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts.
• Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
• Mount materials or work pieces onto production equipment.
• Direct operational or production activities.
• Measure dimensions of completed products or work pieces to verify conformance to specifications
• Ability to operate small forklift, pallet jacks, hoist, etc. to lift and transport materials exceeding 50 pounds.
• Welding proficiency in the following processes; FCAW
• Safely and properly operate an Oxy/Acct and plasma cutting.

Required Training and Certifications:

• Able to pass a Welding Certification Test with knowledge of all weld & prep symbols.
• Shop drawings reading and basic math test.

Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Welding: 2 years
• Fitting: 2 years
• Job shop experience preferred

Upon offer or promotion, candidate must pass a drug and/or alcohol test.

Disclaimer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Warehouse

Application Question(s):

• Can you read a tape measure?
• How many years of welding experience do you have?
• How many years of stair and rail metal experience do you have?

Ability to Relocate:

• Cleburne, TX 76031: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $27