Fitter

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The focus of this job is on producing high quality, detailed work based on established standards, guidelines and procedures. Precise, consistent work output is essential. The job environment is stable, based on known relationships with people and well-defined processes. Job knowledge and competency is built through structured training and positive, supportive coaching from management and peers. Communication with others is based on knowledge of repetitive job routines and procedures gained from sufficient on the job experience. Consistent, error free work based on defined regulations and standards are key measures of job performance success. The job environment promotes steady, methodical work output so that job routines can be completed on time and error-free. This position is designed to develop a valued technical expert, who, recognized and supported by management and a stable work environment, can deliver quality work on a consistent basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Fitters are responsible for the layout, fit, tack, and welding of various plate and structural steel to customer specifications utilizing supplied prints.

Fitters essential job responsibilities are to read and interpret blueprints, use math skills, fit parts according to DWG, tolerances, operate torches and welders, heat straighten, operate cranes and forklifts, and perform some assembly.

DUTIES

• Studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations and machine settings.
• Fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment.
• Checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments.
• Cutting, threading, bending, rolling, forming and fitting per the blueprint requirements.
• Any other duties to meet the needs of the business, as assigned.
• Ability to work towards meeting or beating the productions hours.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

*This is a job shop.

• Regularly sit, stand, walk, stoop and kneel throughout the work day.
• Climb and work from ladders or stairs.
• Exposure to noise, fumes and varying temperature.
• Perform repetitive motions.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 2 years’ previous fitting experience with light to heavy steel plate in a job shop/fabrication environment.
• Solid knowledge in interpreting blue prints and engineering drawings.
• Advanced mathematical aptitude, using geometry and trigonometry formulas as well as working in fractions, decimals and in metric system.
• Ability to understand and interpret GD&T tolerances.

Must Have/Nice to Have Skills

• Teamwork-Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Welder in Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) is not required

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• East Palestine, OH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience: 2 ideal

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Welding: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $24