Structural Fitter

Morrison; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrison in Harvey, LA seeks a skilled pipefitter to lay out, align and assemble metal materials into structural frameworks. You will select materials, inspect sites, plan installations and work with others to avoid obstructions.

You will cut, contour, bevel metal, and assemble pipes, fittings, and parts before welding or riveting, following safety rules. You must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• TWIC, Safegulf, Rigger, First Aid and CPR, Water Survival training preferred.
• Must be able to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Selects type and size of materials and equipment according to specifications.
• Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions.
• Plans installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers.
• Prepares materials by cutting, contouring, and beveling metal using saws, shears, or torches.
• Cuts, threads, and bend pipe.
• Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, fittings, and fabricated parts before final welding or riveting.
• Connects pipe and parts using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, or fused joints.
• Installs and maintains compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping.
• Welds pipe supports to structural steel members.
• Verifying dimensions and tolerances using precision measuring instruments to ensure alignment with design specifications.
• Observes production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to deduct machinery malfunctions.
• Operates machinery to verify repair.
• Adhering strictly to workplace safety regulations, which requires using proper PPE and working safely at varying heights or confined spaces.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Squares

Rulers

Job description

Scope and Purpose

The basic function of the position is to lay out, align, and assemble raw metal materials into finished structural frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Selects type and size of materials and equipment according to specifications
• Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions
• Plans installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers
• Prepares materials by cutting, contouring, and beveling metal using saws, shears, or torches
• Cuts, threads, and bend pipe
• Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, fittings, and fabricated parts before final welding or riveting
• Connects pipe and parts using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, or fused joints
• Installs and maintains compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping
• Welds pipe supports to structural steel members
• Verifying dimensions and tolerances using precision measuring instruments (calipers, squares, rulers) to ensure alignment with design specifications
• Observes production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to deduct machinery malfunctions
• Operates machinery to verify repair
• Adhering strictly to workplace safety regulations, which requires using proper PPE and working safely at varying heights or confined spaces

Organization Relationships

Regardless of other duties, has a responsibility to follow Morrison's production, safety, and quality procedures

Requirements

• Required - High School Diploma or equivalent
• Training - TWIC, Safegulf, Rigger, First Aid and CPR, Water Survival
• Other - Must be able to read blue prints