Pressure Vessel Fitter

Mississippi Tank Company; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Mississippi Tank Company in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is seeking an experienced pressure vessel fitter to ensure end products meet exact specifications and quality standards. The role requires reading prints and aligning components per engineers’ specs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of welder/fitter experience on pressure vessels, can operate cutting and forging tools, and is available for 40–48 hours weekly with some Saturdays. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of welder/fitter experience on pressure vessels.
• Must pass FCAW welding tests 2G, 3G and 4G.
• Able to read and understand prints/drawings.
• Able to lift 100 lbs and work in varied temperatures.
• Able to work 40–48 hours per week with occasional Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Align heads, flanges, valves and piping using jacks, clamps and mauls.
• Operate cutting equipment including torches and grinders.
• Read welding instructions and vessel drawings.
• Safely operate iron worker, grinders, cranes and pipe threading machines.
• Complete tasks on schedule and keep a clean work area.
• Position parts using a forklift and prepare work area.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Metalworking

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Teamwork

Schedule discipline

Tools

Welding equipment (FCAW)

Forklift operation

Read drawings

Job description

Mississippi Tank Company is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pressure vessels such as LPG, Ammonia, Water and Co2 storage tanks, engineered for safety, durability, and performance.Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, this company serves a wide range of clients with high-quality and reliable products. Leveraging decades of expertise, Mississippi Tank Company is committed to delivering innovative solutions and maintaining a strong standard of excellence. The organization is renowned for its commitment to customer satisfaction and its dedication to safety and precision in all operations.

Job Summary: $27-$29 per hour depending on skill level

We have an immediate opening for an experienced pressure vessel fitter in a premier tank manufacturing facility. This role is vital to ensuring the resulting end product is made to exact specifications as designated by the engineers and meets all quality standards. As such the following characteristics are a must:

• Must be able to accurately read a tape measure
• Experience with basic metal working and metal working tools
• Have good attention to detail and a desire to do quality work
• A good work ethic and good attitude
• Open minded to new ideas and design change
• Must be able to take instruction and apply them in a timely manner
• Must work well with others
• Steady work history

Job Responsibilities:

• Aligns parts such as heads, flanges, valves and piping in relation to each other using jacks, come-a-longs, clamps, clips, wedges and mauls
• Operates cutting equipment including torches and various power and hand tools such as grinder.
• Read and comprehend welding instructions/structural and vessel drawings
• Safely operates iron worker, grinders, overhead cranes, rigging, pipe threading machine, welding machine, and various pneumatic hand tools
• Follow a strict daily schedule of jobs that need completion
• Complete assignments correctly and on time
• Continually maintain a clean working environment
• Use of a forklift to position parts and setup job area
• May perform other duties such as using a punch, metal shears, drill press, band saws, and pipe threader. (will train to use this equipment if needed)
• Ability to read and understand prints.
• Ability to read and understand measuring devices.
• Ability to work 40-48 hours a week and occasional Saturdays.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as welder/fitter, on pressure vessels
• Must be able to pass a 2G,3g and 4G FCAW welding test
• Must be able to pass written fitter test.
• Must be able to tolerate temperature fluctuations.
• Basic geometry

Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 100lbs.
• Must have excellent vision either naturally or with correction.
• Must be able to stand for long periods; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl to reach hard to get at work areas; and use hands and arms to reach for, grasp, and manipulate objects.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to pass 2G, 3G and 4G FCAW welding test?

Experience:

• welder/fitter on pressure vessels : 5 years (Required)