Fitter, Fabrication

• Base Pay $24.00 - $30.00 / Hour

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A worker who assembles subparts into completed assemblies prior to welding as specified by blueprints, work orders, or oral instructions under direct supervision.

• Perform fitting tasks under the direction of the immediate supervisor.
• Assess blueprints, drawings, and specifications to establish work requirements.
• Organize work orders, and prepare accurate reports regarding tools, equipment, materials daily.
• Conduct exact measurements, layout, and fitting tasks per drawings/diagrams in accordance with Southlands procedures.
• Provide visual quality assurance.
• Complete any relevant specific job duties as required by immediate supervision.
• Operate punches, grinders, drills, saws, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and other basic equipment & hand tools.
• Cut, drill, bevel and grind subparts as required to perform a quality end-product.
• Perform welding prep (grinding, beveling, etc.) as required.
• Move and/or organize material as needed to support fitting tasks.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workstation.
• Install temporary bracing as required to prevent distortion during the welding process.

• High school diploma/GED equivalent.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic shop mathematics.
• Experience in heavy structural fitting and fabrication.
• Proficient in reading and understanding blueprints, shop drawings and welding symbols.
• 1-2 years Structural Steel fitting experience.

• Adhere to all Southland Steel Fabricators, Inc. Safety Rules, Policies, and Procedures
• Maintain orderly and clean work area.
• Attending all required safety meetings.
• Inspect the tools and equipment prior to work each day to ensure they are free of defects.
• Always use hand and power tools safely with correct guards in place.
• Wear personal protective equipment in accordance with policy and adequate for specific tasks.

To do the job, the following physical requirements are necessary:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally pull, push, carry, or lift tools, equipment, or materials 50 lbs. or less.
• Ability to withstand occasional bending, squatting, or crouching.
• Ability to frequently handle (hold, seize, grasp, turn, etc.) tools, equipment, or material.
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions, including cold, heat, and humidity.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K).

Southland Steel is an EEO employer.

Southland Steel is a drug-free workplace. Position requires pre-employment screens.