What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitter C (BEDFORD) position at LB Foster?
Who We Are…
At L.B. Foster, our culture reflects our passion for integrity, accountability, and safety. We have a long history of providing a safe workplace for our employees, striving to be good stewards of the environment, and establishing strong and respectful relationships with our customers and communities. These fundamentals have provided the foundation upon which we have managed our business for more than a century.
We continue to strengthen our culture with a focus on SPIRIT. Within the company lies a spirit of teamwork and innovation that drives a culture around continuous improvement and high performance.
S - Safety
P - People
I - Integrity
R - Respect
I - Innovation
T - Teamwork
As a leading manufacturer, fabricator, and distributor of products for the transportation, construction, utility, and energy markets with locations in North America and Europe, we have been recognized for achievement in manufacturing excellence, financial growth, and our impressive safety record.
We provide rail, construction, and energy markets with innovative solutions to build and maintain their critical infrastructure and landmark projects worldwide.
To learn more about how we’re keeping the world moving, visit https://www.lbfoster.com/en
Who You Are...
As an LB Foster Fitter you will be required to lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble Grid Decking and Expansion Joints, Aluminum & Steel Rail, and less complex components, to include inspection of finished products..
This Position...
Reports to the Production Supervisor and is responsible for performing fitter duties.
Some examples of the work you might do includes...
- Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques
- Strong understanding of blueprints, drawings, weld procedures, weld symbols
- Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness
- Fits and positions parts in accordance with drawing specification, positions and secures holding devices and tack welds as necessary
- Assists other employees in fitting, welding, and positioning parts
- Sets up and operates plasma cutters and metal arc welding equipment to perform routine MIG welding operations
- Weld to AWS D1.1 and 1.5 standards
- Perform regular and basic preventative maintenance checks and tasks
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Completes final inspections of finished parts
What Do You Need...
- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate Degree/Technical Training in welding preferred
- 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting
- 2 years MIG welding experience
- Knowledge of commonly used welding techniques, procedures, symbols
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction and procedure manual
- Basic math skills
- Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force consistently to move objects
- Ability to prioritize and use time efficiently
- A focus on problem solving, safety, and teamwork
- Ability to use hand tools, power tolls, grinders, drills, torches, and plasma cutters
Core Competencies:
- Teamwork/Facilities Collaboration
- Communication
- Customer Focus
- Integrity & Trust
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Accountability/Work Ethic
- Attention to Detail/Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Safety Oriented
The Benefits...
- Union Shop
- Medical, dental, vision benefits
- Market-leading 401(k) program with company match
- Career development and advancement opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $39,000 - $49,400
