Assembly Fitter (Houston, TX)

ENGlobal Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGlobal Corporation seeks a Structural Fitter to assemble and fit structural framework and components in our fabrication shop. You will lay out, align, and join parts per blueprint specifications, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires 2+ years of experience in structural fitting, ability to pass a specialized I-beam test, and knowledge of AWS D1.5 tolerances. Candidates should be able to operate torches, manage heat corrections, and support inventory activities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in structural fitting within a fabrication environment.
• Must pass a structural fitter test (45 degree cut out I Beam with torch).
• Knowledge of AWS D1.5 fitting tolerances.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, position, align and fit together fabricated parts according to blueprint and layout specifications.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area and communicate effectively with team.
• Operate cutting and heating torches and perform accurate heat corrections.
• Check camber and sweep tolerances of girders and beams and make corrections per codes.
• Grind parts, torque bolts and use cutting equipment to produce finished products.
• Assist in yearly inventory and perform other production duties as assigned.

Skills

Structural fitting

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Structural fitting tools

Structural welding tools

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Description

Main Purpose:

The Structural Fitter fits and assembles structural framework, components and materials such as angle iron, I-beams and other steel components within our Englobal Fabrication and Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Integration Shop.

Essential Functions:

• Lay out, position, align and fit together fabricated parts of structural metal products according to blueprint and layout specifications
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by functioning and communicating in an effective manner with customers, coworkers, clients and supervisors
• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of area
• Work in a safe and conscientious manner
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor including but not limited to, cleaning, trash/ scrap removal and other production related jobs
• Assist in yearly audited inventory process
• Perform basic crane operation
• Properly fit mill to bear stiffeners
• Operate cutting and heating torches and perform accurate simple heat corrections
• Check camber and sweep tolerances of girders and beams with minimal assistance and be able to effectively make necessary corrections per pertinent codes and specifications
• Grind parts, torque bolts and operate mechanical and manual cutting equipment
• Produce a finished product that meets recognized standards, codes and customer expectations by maintaining quality procedures and practices within the guidelines of AWS D1.5 fitting tolerances
• Identify potential hazards and make necessary corrections
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing
• Turning, twisting, bending and balancing
• Pushing, pulling and reaching
• Must be able to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Job Requirements:

• 2+ years experience in structural fitting within a fabrication environment
• Must be able to pass a structural fitter test (45 degree cut out I Beam with torch)
• Knowledge of AWS D1.5 fitting tolerances
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screenMust be able to pass a background check

Desirable Experience, Education and Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools, Equipment and Technology:

• Structural fitting tools, structural welding tools, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) etc.

Environmental Conditions:

80 to 90% of the work activities are performed indoors within our Englobal Fabrication and I&E Integration Shop. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet and dry conditions, dust, mud etc.

Englobal a Gulf Island Company will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Englobal a Gulf Island Company, must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Englobal a Gulf Island Company, will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Englobal a Gulf Island Company is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Englobal a Gulf Island Company, employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Englobal a Gulf Island Company. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Englobal a Gulf Island Company, hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.

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