Fitter

Kids for the Future; Greensburg (LA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

Southland Steel Fabricators in Greensburg, LA, is seeking a skilled structural welder/fitter to assemble subparts into completed assemblies prior to welding under direct supervision. You will read blueprints and work orders to align parts and prepare for welding, with attention to accuracy and safety.

Responsibilities include fitting tasks, interpreting drawings, organizing work orders, taking precise measurements, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of basic shop mathematics.
• Experience in heavy structural fitting and fabrication.
• 1-2 years of structural steel fitting experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform fitting tasks under supervision.
• Assess blueprints, drawings and specifications to establish work requirements.
• Prepare reports on tools, equipment and materials daily.
• Take exact measurements, layout and fitting per drawings.
• Provide visual quality assurance.
• Operate basic metalworking tools and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workstation.
• Install temporary bracing to prevent distortion during welding.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Shop mathematics

Written and verbal communication

Structural fitting experience

Reading welding symbols

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

• Base Pay $24.00 - $30.00 / Hour

• Phone [phone]

Position Summary

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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.

Safety Requirements

• 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.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

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.