Fabrication Shop Fitter

Overview

As a Fitter you will be responsible for assembling and fitting miscellaneous steel components according to technical drawings and blueprints, ensuring that they meet design specifications and quality standards.

• 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.
• Determine appropriate method and sequence of tasks in order to fabricate items in the most efficient way possible.
• Coaching and training of lower-level fitters to help them advance in their skill sets.
• Assisting foreman and managers maintain consistent workflow and production on shop floor to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Ensure all peers are following all safety policies.
• Conduct thorough quality checks to identify and rectify defects, ensuring that the finished product meets quality standards.

Fitter I

• Basic Metalworking
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and basic metalworking machinery.
  • Basic understanding of fabrication processes such as cutting, grinding, and drilling.
• Blueprint Reading:
  • Ability to interpret simple technical drawings and blueprints.
• Welding Proficiency:
  • Advanced skills in welding, including the ability to perform intricate welding tasks using various techniques.

• Safety Awareness:
  • Adherence to safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a secure working environment.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  
  • Willingness to work as part of a team and follow instructions from experienced fitters and supervisors.
• Attention to Detail:
  • Developing a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in the fabrication process.
• Physical Endurance:
  • Ability to handle physically demanding tasks and work in various positions.
• Learning Attitude:
  • Openness to learning and acquiring new skills on the job.

Fitter II

• Advanced Metalworking
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Proficiency in using a broader range of fabrication tools, machinery, and equipment.
  • Capability to perform more complex fabrication processes and tasks.
• Blueprint Interpretation:
  • Advanced ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and blueprints.
• Welding Proficiency:
  • Advanced skills in welding, including the ability to perform intricate welding tasks using various techniques.
• Quality Control:
  • Strong focus on quality assurance, with the ability to identify and rectify defects or deviations from specifications.
• Problem-Solving:
  • Developing advanced problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues that may arise during the fabrication process.
• Project Coordination:
  • Ability to coordinate and manage specific aspects of fabrication projects, working more independently.
• Leadership Potential:
  • Demonstrating potential for leadership roles and the ability to assist in guiding and mentoring junior fitters.

Fitter III

• Expert Metalworking
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Mastery in using a wide range of fabrication tools, machinery, and equipment.
  • Proficient in complex fabrication processes.
• Blueprint Mastery:
  • Expertise in reading and interpreting complex technical drawings and blueprints.
• Welding Expertise:
  • Advanced skills in welding, with the ability to perform intricate welding tasks using various techniques.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Strong focus on quality assurance, overseeing the entire fabrication process and ensuring the highest standards are met.
• Leadership and Supervision:
  • Strong leadership skills to oversee and manage a team of fitters, providing guidance, training, and coordinating work schedules.
• Project Management:
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, ensuring deadlines are met and resources are utilized efficiently.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Effective communication skills to collaborate with other team members, engineers, and project managers.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
  • Proactive in suggesting and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and quality in the fabrication process.
• Training and Mentorship:
  • Willingness and ability to train and mentor junior fitters, sharing knowledge and expertise.

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or vocational training is a plus.
• Two years experience in steel fabrication or welding.

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

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