Assembly Fitter (Houston, TX)

Gulf Island; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Englobal a Gulf Island Company in Houston, TX seeks a Structural Fitter to assemble and fit structural frames, angle iron, I-beams, and related steel components in our fabrication shop. The role requires experience in structural fitting, ability to pass a 45-degree cut test with a torch, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2+ years in fabrication environments, pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks, and maintain proper PPE usage

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 be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• 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 effective communication with customers, coworkers, clients and supervisors.
• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of area.
• Operate cutting and heating torches and perform accurate simple heat corrections.
• Check camber and sweep tolerances of girders and beams and make corrections per codes and specs.
• Produce a finished product that meets standards and customer expectations per AWS D1.5 tolerances.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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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