Hiring Night Shift Vessel Fitters!

Spitzer Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Insurance (multiple plans)

Dental Benefit options

401k plan

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Eight paid company holidays

Plenty of Overtime Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Discounts with LifeMart

Job summary

Spitzer is seeking Vessel Fitters in Houston, TX for full-time, hourly nonexempt roles. You will read drawings, plan fabrication, and perform fit-up of vessels and components to tight tolerances.

You will use MIG and flux-core welding, cut and fit carbon steel or stainless parts, and coordinate with crane operators to move heavy pieces safely. Candidates should have 5+ years of pressure vessel shop fabrication experience, strong math, and the ability to work from engineering drawings in a fast

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of pressure vessel shop fabrication experience.
• Must read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Proficient in basic math including fractions and decimals.
• Able to read a tape measure / ruler in increments of 1/16” or smaller.
• Experience with MIG and flux-core welding in vessel fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings to determine fabrication sequence.
• Fit up nozzles and couplings per drawings.
• Tack and weld carbon steel and stainless components.
• Layout and cut plates and openings per spec.
• Coordinate with foreman and team; use cranes safely.

Skills

Vessel fabrication

MIG welding

Flux-core welding

Reading engineering drawings

Tape measure reading

Math proficiency

Safety procedures

3G weld test

Team collaboration

Crane/rigging awareness

Tools

Flame cutting torch

Carbon arc gouging

Plasma arc

Overhead crane

Jib crane

Grinders

Job description

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Full time hourly nonexempt Direct Houston, TX, US

Spitzer, a recognized industry leader in designing and fabricating high-specification equipment, is currently seeking Vessel Fitters to join our team.

What Does a Week in the Life of the Vessel Fitter Look Like?

• Understand and follow safety policies and procedures of the shop.
• Conforms to shop quality practices and procedures.
• Interprets drawing and specifications to determine best sequence of fabrication.
• Uses MIG & Flux core welding processes to tack.
• Tack Carbon steel and/or Stainless-steel components using weld procedures.
• Fit up nozzles & couplings according to the outside projections and angle.
• Layout & cut baffle plates, openings to fit nozzle & couplings to head based on drawing specifications.
• Fit-up Internals subassembly for pressure vessels and Fit-up internal assembly into the required shell.
• Checks fit ups of other welders using appropriate tools.
• Uses flame cutting torch, carbon arc gouging, plasma arc, portable grinders and other tools.
• Works productively with others to help determine best solutions.
• Uses overhead cranes, jib cranes and other lifting/rigging devices to move components in a safe manner is a plus.
• Other duties as assigned by the Foreman.

Skills (to Pay the Bills)

Here’s a list of a few competencies that the Vessel Fitter at Spitzer should have…

• Ability to follow shop procedures, quality procedures and safely practices.
• Must have verbal skills with fluency for the responsibilities assigned.
• Requires 5+ years of pressure vessel shop fabrication experience.
• Proficient in basic math including addition/subtraction of whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Proficient in reading a tape measure / ruler in increments of 1/16” or smaller.
• Ability to calculate degrees and circumference using basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Ability to understand manufacturing sequence in a vessel fabrication shop.
• Ability to use various welding, grinding and fitting tools.
• Must be able to perform 3G weld test.
• Ability to lift materials job components up to 30 pounds.
• Experience in fabricating large vessels / towers as well as smaller vessels carbon steel or stainless steel.

What's it like to be a part of the Spitzer Family?

Spitzer is a fast-paced company that focuses on exceeding our customers’ expectations on every project. We believe we provide exceptional value through the quality of our work, our commitment to safety and by delivering products on schedule. You'll find a unique team of individuals who continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. A diverse team, a great culture, and a positive work environment are just some of the things that make working at Spitzer so rewarding.

Employee Driven Benefits

At Spitzer, we take pride in listening to what our employees want in benefits. We've come up with a unique set of employee benefits and designed them around our culture.

• Health Care Insurance (multiple plans to choose from!)
• Dental Benefit options
• 401k plan
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off that begins accruing your first day of employment
• Eight paid company holidays
• Plenty of Overtime Opportunities!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Discounts with LifeMart!!

Oh, and $alary

Of course, we didn't forget salary… Spitzer offers competitive pay depending on education, certifications, and experience.

Work Schedule

Spitzer currently runs two shifts, Monday through Friday with overtime on weekend work as needed. Late afternoon/evening/weekend hours may be required as needed. Work schedules may change to accommodate production needs.