Fitter III

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Full Time Fitter Caruthersville, MO, US

8 days ago Requisition

NABRICO Marine Products is searching for a Senior Fitter in our Caruthersville, MO barge manufacturing plant. As a Fitter, you’ll lay out, position, align, and fit together fabricated parts of metal according to layouts, work orders, blueprints, schematics, and sketches in preparation for welding. You will also inspect tack‑welds completed by the assigned welder, or in some cases their own tack welding work, for conformance to specifications.

NABRICO Marine Products is a leading U.S. manufacturer of barges that transport dry and liquid cargoes on inland waterways.

• Read blueprints or other specifications
• Align parts using jack, turnbuckles, overhead cranes, pins, wedges and hammer
• Measure to specifications
• Identify parts for assembly in proper order
• Cut and wash with torch (Oxy‑Fuel)
• Tack weld pieces together
• Remove high spots using grinders
• Inspect and ensure that completed work conforms to specifications by the company and government standards (e.g. Coast Guard standards)
• May perform repairs for testing if required
• May serve as a problem‑solving resource to others
• Complete all required records

• Minimum of 2 years of structural fitter experience
• Ability to work with a tape measure and determine center point
• Able to perform basic math calculations using fractions; carpenter's math
• Proficiency in reading and understanding blueprints
• All fitters have to pass a tackers test; six‑part practical test using an oxy‑fuel cutting torch
• May require working above ground
• Must be able to climb ladders or stairs to reach objects; comfortable with heights.
• May require working in narrow or confined work spaces for extended periods of time
• May require extensive kneeling, bending, walking and/or standing for long periods of time