Fitter - 1st Shift

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Salary: $24.00 – $33.00 hourly.

Location:

531 Old Swede Road – Douglassville, PA 19518

Schedule:

Monday–Friday 5:00 AM–1:30 PM
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rate based on experience, skills, and market data.

Every weld is only as good as the fit‑up underneath it. We need a Fitter who prioritizes layout and alignment accuracy over the actual welding. If you prefer owning the layout and setup rather than just overseeing the weld, this role will feel like a natural fit.

This hands‑on structural fitting position involves laying out, aligning, clamping, and tacking large steel components to blueprint tolerance before the piece goes to final weld. Fit‑up accuracy is the core responsibility; squareness, dimension, and alignment are non‑negotiable.

• Take ownership of accuracy from layout through final fit‑up
• Understand that a good weld starts with a good fit
• Take pride in accuracy, alignment, and structural integrity
• Read a print and translate it into exact measurements without guessing
• Catch fit‑up problems before they become someone else’s problem

• Prefer to weld what’s already been fit and clamped by someone else
• Rush layout to get to the “real” work faster
• Are uncomfortable being the one accountable when a piece doesn’t align
• Prefer light, low‑tolerance fabrication work

• Learn ACECO fabrication standards, tolerances, and safety requirements
• Familiarize yourself with layout tools, measuring equipment, and blueprint conventions used on the floor
• Begin performing fit‑up work under guidance from experienced fitters

• Independently lay out and fit structural steel components to blueprint tolerance
• Consistently verify dimensions, squareness, and alignment without rework
• Build a working rhythm with welders and shop leads on handoff quality

• Handle complex, large‑scale weldment fit‑up with minimal oversight
• Be trusted to catch and correct fit‑up issues before they reach final weld
• Demonstrate consistent accuracy and reliability across varied assemblies

• Craftsmanship:
  Precision layout and fit‑up work, not repetitive assembly
• Impact:
  Build large‑scale industrial equipment used in critical applications
• Growth:
  Develop advanced fitting, layout, and blueprint skills over time
• Stability & Culture:
  Join a team built on accountability, teamwork, and grit

• Lay out, fit, and assemble structural steel components prior to welding
• Align, clamp, and tack components to meet blueprint and tolerance requirements
• Verify dimensions, squareness, and fit‑up using precision measuring tools
• Perform rework (grinding, torching, adjusting) to correct fit‑up before final weld

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics
• Translate technical specifications into accurate layout and assembly work
• Fabricate and assemble structural and machine components to tolerance

• Tack weld to hold components in place for final welding
• Set up material and components for efficient welder handoff
• Identify and flag fit‑up or material issues before they reach final weld
• Operate cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace
• Participate in cross‑training and continuous development

• Operate cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace
• Participate in cross‑training and continuous development

This role requires availability to work full‑time hours on site (no remote work available) Monday–Friday 5:00 AM–1:30 PM. Candidates should be located within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 531 Old Swede Road, Douglassville, PA 19518. Relocation is not provided; relocation must be completed before the start date.

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