Fitter

Canam; Claremont (NH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Canam Bridges seeks a skilled welder/fabricator to layout, fit and assemble structural components from shop drawings. This safety-sensitive position involves torch cutting, welding in all positions and precision tolerances to meet codes and customer expectations.

You will read weld symbols, use measuring tools and mentor peers while maintaining a clean, safe work environment. First and second shifts with competitive shift differential are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience and/or training or equivalent or the combination of education and experience.
• Must possess exceptional reading and mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Layout, position, align and fit together the fabricated parts of structural components according to shop drawings or prints and layout specifications.
• Operate cutting and heating torches.
• Check camber and sweep tolerances of girders and beams and be able to effectively make necessary corrections per pertinent codes and specifications.
• Tack weld in all positions using multiple welding processes.
• 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.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean and orderly.
• Identify potential hazards and make necessary corrections.
• Assist in training efforts and be able to mentor other employees.
• Work in a safe, professional and conscientious manner.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an effective professional and courteous manner with customers, coworkers, clients and supervisors.
• Ability to understand welding procedures.
• Able to read and interpret weld symbols on shop drawings and prints.
• Able to read and interpret complex shop drawings and prints and apply information accordingly.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Quality control

Math skills

Layout & fit

Mentoring others

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Torch cutting

Measuring tools

Job description

Canam Bridges designs, manufactures and installs steel bridges for major infrastructure contractors across North America. Canam Bridges is a member of Canam Group, which has over 5,100 employees and operates 22 plants in North America, as well as engineering offices in Canada, Romania, India and the Philippines.

Job Description

MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE USA

Different levels and pay structure based on skill and education.

FIRST AND SECOND SHIFT

Competitive Shift Differential

Fit and assemble structural framework, components and materials in various shapes, sizes and designs such as but not limited to: angle, I beam and other steel components in compliance with the corporate mission and values, and departmental financial objectives.

Essential Functions

• Layout, position, align and fit together the fabricated parts of structural components according to shop drawings or prints and layout specifications;
• Operate cutting and heating torches;
• Check camber and sweep tolerances of girders and beams and be able to effectively make necessary corrections per pertinent codes and specifications;
• Tack weld in all positions using multiple welding processes;
• 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;
• Keep equipment and work areas clean and orderly;
• Identify potential hazards and make necessary corrections;
• Assist in training efforts and be able to mentor other employees;
• Work in a safe, professional and conscientious manner;
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an effective professional and courteous manner with customers, coworkers, clients and supervisors;
• Ability to understand welding procedures;
• Able to read and interpret weld symbols on shop drawings and prints;
• Able to read and interpret complex shop drawings and prints and apply information accordingly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred;
• Experience and/or training or equivalent or the combination of education and experience;
• Must possess exceptional reading and mathematical skills.

Additional Information

Physical Demands

The ability to stand continuously is essential with occasional walking and sitting. The nature of the position will require employees to perform a wide range of physical activities ranging from pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying heavy objects (60 lbs.) climbing, crouching, kneeling, bending and handling. Repetitive motions and awkward body positioning. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

This is a safety-sensitive position

A safety-sensitive position has been defined as one where the employee’s responsibilities impact the health and safety of themselves, coworkers and / or the public (in this case the end-user of our product). All production and production support positions fall into this category.

Remuneration

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as excellent opportunities for training and advancement.

Canam is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.