Fitter

Schuff Steel Co
Ottawa, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2024

Employee Value Proposition

Working for a world-class leader in building structures and bridges, a Schuff Steel Fitter brings his/her expertise and knowledge in steel and/or bridge fabrication to build some of the most complex and high profile projects in the commercial building, bridge, and industrial sectors. Critical to the production process this position assembles and fits drawing dimensions of the various structural, plate, and mechanical materials. The production fitter utilizes a high degree of proficiency while utilizing full skills of the trade including knowledge of blueprints and common heat reactions of structural metals. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.


In return, the Company will offer competitive market-based compensation and comprehensive health insurance benefits. We are committed to professional development and growing our business. We are looking for a professional with a growth mindset who desires a progressive long-term career.


Core Responsibilities

  • Receives instructions, prints, sketches, and work orders.
  • Reads and interprets blueprints and plans the fitting operation.
  • Directs and assists in handling and spreading of material, assembling material into required relationships according to detail drawings; handling and placing detail material in assembly, placing bolts, drift pins and other fastening deceives in proper locations.
  • Lays out work lines or fits up jigs for positioning material when required; checks, squares, and scribes all detail connections.
  • Responsible for work conforming to drawings and notes thereon.
  • Cleans up material by grinding or chipping.
  • Burns and tack welds for assembly purposes. Burns, copes and bevels and straightens material. Does minor layout.
  • Spot paints for identification marks.
  • Maintain clean and organized work area.
  • Perform other routine duties per management direction.
  • Must adhere to and follow all safety rules and PPE requirements


Education/Training - Work Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and/or 12 months experience. Must pass fitter test.


Specialized Knowledge – Certificates & Licenses

  • Equipment Knowledge & Skills – variety of hand tools and equipment
  • Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and other employees of the organization.
  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. All applications are necessary to adequately perform required tasks.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None


DBM Global including its U.S. subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Plan


*Recruiters* - Resumes submitted without current/valid vendor agreement will become property of DBM Global Inc.
Any recruiting/staffing firm or agency wishing to do business with DBM Global must contact the Talent Acquisition Department at (602) 252-7787. Recruiting/staffing firms may NOT contact hiring managers directly. Firms that do not honor this request will be removed from consideration.

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