FitterFabricator

Cannonball Recruiting LLC; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

401k plan with match

PTO / Paid Vacation

Job summary

Cannonball Recruiting LLC is seeking Fitter/Fabricators in Irving, TX, specializing in structural steel fabrication. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of steel fabrication experience and proficiency in reading blueprints.

Responsibilities include positioning, aligning, and welding parts, and ensuring specifications are met using various tools. Benefits include medical coverage, a 401k plan, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years in Steel Fabrication as a Fabricator/Fitter.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and shop drawings.
• Experience with welding techniques, including MIG and TIG.

Responsibilities

• Position, align, fit, and weld parts to specifications.
• Verify conformance of workpieces using measuring tools.
• Assist in straightening warped or bent parts.

Skills

Steel Fabrication

Blueprint Reading

MIG Welding

Power Tools

Basic Math

Tools

Welding Equipment

Forklifts

Job description

Fitter/Fabricator (Structural Steel)

Pay

$24-28/hr (depending on weld test results)

Shifts

• 1st – Monday to Thursday (6am to 4:30pm)
• 2nd – Monday to Thursday (5pm to 3:30am)
• OT available on Friday and Saturday (as needed)

Description

• Cannonball Recruiting is seeking skilled Fitter/Fabricators for a steel fabrication, machining shop in Irving, TX that manufactures large steel products for clients across the United States.
• The Fitter will position, align and fit parts according to specifications; fabricates heavy steel components by reading shop drawings, routers, and bills of material; performing welding operations using a variety of MIG welding equipment; verifies welding results; documents actions; maintains a safe work environment; keeps equipment operating smoothly; accomplishes manufacturing and organization mission.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years in Steel Fabrication working as Fabricator/Fitter
• Ability to read and understand Blueprints
• Fabrication experience working off Blueprints
• Welding knowledge, including MIG, Flux Core, TIG, and Stick welding; including working with thick steel plates
• Ability to work with power tools/hand tools
• Understanding of crane operation
• Ability to read a tape measure and conduct basic math

Job Duties

• Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
• Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
• Tack-weld fitted parts together.
• Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed in order to ensure that specifications are met.
• Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
• Locate and mark workpiece bending and cutting lines allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications.
• Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, and/or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting.
• Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
• Move parts into position, manually or by using forklifts, hoists and/or cranes.
• Design and construct templates and fixtures, using hand tools.
• Assist in straightening warped or bent parts, using sledges, hand torches, straightening presses, or bulldozers.
• Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates by providing information by telephone, in written form, email, or in
• Prioritizing time by multitasking and shifting back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information
• Capable of lifting at least 50+ pounds
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k plan with match
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Life Benefits
• PTO / Paid Vacation
• Company Paid Holidays
• Job Training Programs