Project Structural Fitter: Weld & Fit Technician

Caterpillar Inc.; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus program

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Night shift premium

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Project Structural Fitter B at the Solar manufacturing facility in Channelview, TX. You will join a team to accurately frame structural weldments using engineering drawings and follow standard work to ensure safe, defect-free operations.

The role requires manual fit of structural subcomponents, the ability to work 1st or 2nd shift, and overtime as needed. Experience in a production environment and basic computer operations are valued, with a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass structural fitter qualification test.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a production environment.
• Ability to perform simple computer operations.
• Be available to work 1st and 2nd shift.
• Ability to work overtime to support production demands.
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders and scaffolds.
• Ability to work well individually or in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform Manual fit of structural subcomponents to achieve the requirements in the engineering drawing.
• Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe and defect free operations
• Perform carbon arc cutting and gouging
• Sanding may be required to prepare and dress welds
• Use of common tools measuring and locating tools (tape measure, transit, etc)
• Use of forklifts, pallet jacks, jib and overhead cranes to move and position work pieces

Skills

Structural fabrication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Manual fitting

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Shift flexibility

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Overhead cranes

Measuring tools

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Project Structural Fitter B at the Solar manufacturing facility in Channelview, TX. You will join a team to accurately frame structural weldments using engineering drawings and follow standard work to ensure safe, defect-free operations.

The role requires manual fit of structural subcomponents, the ability to work 1st or 2nd shift, and overtime as needed. Experience in a production environment and basic computer operations are valued, with a focus on safety and