Fitter Trainee: Steel Structures & Precision Fits

MICA Steelworks; Haltom City (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

MICA Steelworks in North Texas is seeking a Fitter Trainee to lay out, fabricate, fit, and join metal for tapered tubular steel structures, following blueprints and aiming for UT-passable welds.

You will learn through our Fitter Trainee pathway with a dedicated Fitter Trainer, advancing as you certify and receive defined raises on the classification ladder, while handling typical shop floor tasks and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Read a tape measure to 1/16" and perform shop math (fractions, decimals, geometry).
• Pass the NewHire Fitter Assessment (tape measure, shop math, blueprint and weld symbols).
• Attend to shift schedules and overtime with reliable attendance.
• Work in a shop with temperature extremes and safety requirements.
• Collaborate in a team to meet production standards.

Responsibilities

• Fit and join metal per blueprint specification to produce UT-passable welds.
• Set up layouts using jigs/fixtures or hand layouts to fabricate parts.
• Locate pole shafts, check alignment, and ensure center accuracy.
• Trim shafts square and mark true centers.
• Lay out and fit base plates, flanges, brackets, and other parts.
• Fabricate multi-component parts and verify conformance using measuring tools.
• Operate cranes, hoists, torches, and hand/power tools safely.
• Maintain equipment and report needed repairs.
• Cross-train and perform other tasks as needed.
• Manage time to production standards and maintain 5S in the area.
• Adhere to safety programs and quality standards.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Shop math

Blueprint literacy

Weld symbols literacy

Teamwork

Reliability/attendance

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MICA Steelworks in North Texas is seeking a Fitter Trainee to lay out, fabricate, fit, and join metal for tapered tubular steel structures, following blueprints and aiming for UT-passable welds.

You will learn through our Fitter Trainee pathway with a dedicated Fitter Trainer, advancing as you certify and receive defined raises on the classification ladder, while handling typical shop floor tasks and safety practices.