Lead Structural Fitter: Piping & Fabrication

Acadian Contractors Inc; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadian Contractors, Inc. in Brownsville, TX seeks a Structural Fitter to fit piping and structural components from drawings or field measurements, following welding procedures and customer specs.

You will lead helpers and welders to keep projects on schedule and ensure quality, with strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. Ideal candidates have 3+ years fabrication experience and a high school diploma, with keen attention to detail and the ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of fabrication experience, including piping, vessels, and packaged equipment (preferred).
• Strong understanding of material take-offs, pipe and beam cutting procedures, and equipment utilization.
• Attention to detail and adherence to drawing specifications and project requirements.
• Effective communication and leadership skills to guide helpers and ensure project success.
• Commitment to safety, punctuality, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Responsibilities

• Fit structural components as per supplied drawings or verified field dimensions, while adhering to required welding procedures and customer specifications.
• Provide direction to assigned helpers and welders to ensure smooth workflow and project completion.
• Ensure punctual attendance and maintain a professional working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
• Take full accountability for the quality and productivity of your work.
• Perform material take-offs on drawings to determine cut lengths.
• Collaborate with the Shop Foreman to assign personnel or issue cut lists when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with helpers to ensure appropriate materials and equipment are prepared for each project task.
• Secure parts using bolts, clamps, and tack-welds to hold them in position for welding.
• Verify all materials (e.g., pipes, structural components, fittings) to ensure they match the drawing specifications, including size, rating, grade, project number, and phase. Notify the Shop Foreman of any discrepancies.
• Confirm all measurements, checking for square and level, before releasing components to the welder.
• Record pre-weld dimensions on fitter drawings for documentation and quality control.
• Transfer heat numbers to drawings/cut sheets upon completion and submit them to the Shop Foreman.
• Tag all fabricated items with the correct job number, customer name, and piece number for accurate identification.
• Transfer heat numbers and job numbers to all material drop-offs and coordinate with the Shop Foreman to move materials to inventory or storage areas.
• Arrive to work on time and adhere to the scheduled hours consistently.
• Perform daily equipment inspections on tools such as torches, torch hoses, grinders, levels, tapes, etc., to ensure proper function and safety.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by sweeping and tidying up as needed.
• Conduct and discuss a thorough Job Safety Analysis (JSA) before starting each task.
• Uphold a positive attitude and exhibit excellent customer service skills, both internally and externally.
• Embrace Acadian F.I.R.S.T. values and support proactive safety processes to achieve an incident-free workplace.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Acadian Contractors, Inc. in Brownsville, TX seeks a Structural Fitter to fit piping and structural components from drawings or field measurements, following welding procedures and customer specs.

You will lead helpers and welders to keep projects on schedule and ensure quality, with strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. Ideal candidates have 3+ years fabrication experience and a high school diploma, with keen attention to detail and the ability to read drawings.