Fitter (Trinity West)

Patriot Erectors, LLC.; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching contributions

Company-paid Life & Disability

Supplemental Coverage Options

Health savings account (HSA)

Gym membership support

Job summary

Patriot Erectors is seeking a skilled Fitter/Fabricator to assemble and fit structural, plate, and mechanical materials. You will collaborate with the Shop Superintendent to ensure high-quality production and adherence to safety standards.

The ideal candidate has extensive fabrication experience, reads blueprints confidently, and maintains precision in layout. Benefits include 401(k), life and disability insurance, HSA, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fitting and fabricating structural and mechanical parts.
• High school diploma or GED; 12 months of training or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in reading shop drawings and working independently.
• Current welding and OSHA certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fit structural frames, bridge parts, beams and columns.
• Master blueprints to plan fitting operations.
• Layout and fit detail parts with precision.
• Verify the accuracy of fit-ups before inspection.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Independent work

Shop drawing literacy

Welding certifications

OSHA certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Patriot Erectors is a full-service, AISC Certified Steel Fabricator and AISC Advanced Steel Erector. Founded in 1991, the company is located just west of Austin, Texas, with a modern 60,000-square-foot fabrication facility. With quality employees and the equipment required to handle complicated structures, Patriot strives to provide exceptional customer service to fabricate and erect structural steel facilities and non-building steel structures, focusing on quality, safety, and immense pride in every project.

At Patriot Erectors, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on our customers, employees, stakeholders, and communities. We believe in fostering self-reliance and respecting the interdependent elements of our business. Our mission is to fabricate and erect steel products that meet or exceed customer requirements without defects or accidents. We pursue a deeper understanding of market, customer, and employee needs, and we embrace values such as Safety, Teamwork, Ethics, Enthusiasm, and Leadership in all our operations.
Company Vision:Recognize a Need & Fulfill It. We actively seek steel-related opportunities, embracing challenges to deliver mutually respected, mutually beneficial outcomes. This approach supports continual growth and development for our employees and stakeholders

The right candidate for this position is someone with extensive experience in Safety who will support our projects. This person will constantly be responsible for successfully integrating safety initiatives into the functional operation of the different projects by maintaining processes and procedures to prevent injuries and violations of the law or company policies and minimize the environmental impact of our operations.

About the Role:

As a Fitter/Fabricator, you will play a crucial role in our operations, assembling and fitting structural, plate, and mechanical materials into various assemblies. You’ll work closely with the Shop Superintendent and other team members to ensure high-quality production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble and Fit: Work with structural forms like frames, bridge parts, beams, and columns.
• Blueprint Mastery: Read and interpret blueprints to plan fitting operations.
• Precision Work: Use your fitter skills to layout and fit detail parts accurately.
• Quality Assurance: Verify the accuracy of fit-ups before inspection.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Extensive experience in fitting and fabricating is essential.
• Education: High school diploma or GED, plus 12 months of training or equivalent experience.
• Skills: Proficiency in reading shop drawings, high motivation, and the ability to work independently.
• Certifications: Current welding and OSHA certifications are required.

What we offer:

• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Coverage Options
• Quarterly Financial Planning webinars
• Health savings account (HSA)

Time Off & Life Balance

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Leave of Absence Programs (Tilt)

Family & Wellness

• Disability and life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Graig Cobb College Scholarship
• Gym membership support through affiliated partners
• Nivati EAP services offering confidential mental health support—for employees and their families , at no cost
• Access to mental health resources and counseling
• The Blue Points Program The Blue Points program rewards you for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

At Patriot Erectors, we believe in investing in our employees' professional development. We offer continuous learning opportunities, including Udemy training courses and leadership training for managers.

Community

We are committed to giving back to our community through various initiatives and encourage our employees to participate in volunteer activities.

The pay range for this role is:

20 - 29 USD per hour (Trinity West Shop)