Structural Fitter

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Mechanical Group, Inc. is seeking EXPERIENCED STRUCTURAL FITTERS for the Thibodaux, LA area. The role involves assembling metal parts, using welding equipment, and ensuring precise fit for structural steel projects.

Qualifications include 3–5 years fitter experience (Aluminum preferred), layout and fitting skills, a valid license, and the ability to pass physicals, drug screens, and background checks. OT and PPE are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand blueprint drawings.
• Excellent math skills with ability to efficiently read a tape measure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong work ethic.
• Demonstrate consistency in quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and mark weld points on parts or subassemblies.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install structural steel products for offshore structures.
• Use industry tools and equipment and install stop plates, dogs, and pad eyes.
• Position pieces to be welded using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, grind, and bolt components for welding.
• Inspect workpieces for defects and ensure dimensions meet specs.
• Operate cutting equipment and grinders; remove rough spots as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematical accuracy

Problem solving

Communication

Work ethic

Consistency in quality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are now accepting resumes/applications for EXPERIENCED STRUCTURAL FITTERSfor the Thibodaux, LAand surrounding area. Duties/Responsibilities may/may not be limited to the following:

• Job Scope

  • The basic function of the structural fitter is responsible for putting metal parts together to create a finished sheet or structural metal project. They use tools such as jacks, pry bars, hammers, saws, welding equipment or torches, and files or grinders to fit the parts exactly.

• Duration of Job

  • Temp to Hire
  • Based on Job Performance

• PositionRequirements

  • 3 - 5 years fitter work-related experience (Aluminum preferred)
  • MUST have lay-out and fitting experience with misc. metal & structural steel
  • MUST HAVE VALID LICENSE
  • High school diploma or GED equivalentis required.
  • MUST be able to pass physical
  • MUST be able to pass drug screen
  • MUST be able to pass background check
  • MUST have reliable transportation
  • MUST be able to provide own welding shield &PPE (Hard hat, steel toe boots, safety glasses, & gloves.)

• Required Skills

  • Must be able to read and understand blueprint drawings.
  • Excellent math skills with ability to efficiently read a tape measure
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrate strong work ethic
  • Demonstrate consistency in quality of work

• Duties/Responsibilities

  • May layout and mark weld points on parts or subassemblies using ruler, square, scribe or templates
  • Fabricate, assemble, and install structural steel products such as beams, braces, pipes, and plates for offshore drilling jackets and decks;
  • Use Come-a-longs, chain falls, and other industry tools and equipment, and install, use, and remove stop plates, dogs, and pad eyes.
  • Positions pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools
  • Clamps, holds, tack-welds, grinds, and bolts components to position for welding.
  • Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
  • Operates cutting equipment including torches and various power and hand tools
  • Remove rough spots from workpieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
  • Safely operates iron worker, grinders, overhead cranes, rigging, pipe threading machine, welding machine, and various pneumatic hand tools
  • Assembly of components with some fabrication of equipment needed for the job with minimal supervision
  • Mange housekeeping activities when requested.
    • Maintain the work area clean, safe and organized.
    • Assist in waste disposal and recycling activities
    • Cleanup work area and equipment after work is completed.
  • Execute daily work instructions received from Supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Work effectively to meet or exceed productivity goals while maintaining high quality standards.
    • Practicesafety procedures in accordance with training and guidelines when working.
    • Comply with company policies and legal guidelines, helping to maintain a safe and orderly work environment
    • Meet quality and performance requirements as outlined by quality assurance and production standards
    • Report safety hazards, quality, and production issues to management immediately

• Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 LBS
  • Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, squat, or kneel regularly, as well as climb stairs and ladders to complete tasks.
  • Ability to work in varying hot and cold environments
    • Ability to work in cramped and/or confined spaces when required
    • Ability to work in an environmentwith exposures to dust, dirt and various other debris, metal and paint fumes, gases
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions
    • The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock

• Documents Required

  • Driver's License/Identification Card
  • Social Security Card/Birth Certificate

• Pay

  • $24.00 - $29.00(DOE)
  • Weekly Pay
  • Pay Schedule: Monday - Sunday

• Schedule

  • Monday - Friday (Weekends as Needed)
    • 10-12 Hour Days (with weather permitting)

Tasks beyond those listed above will be asked of you, so a positive, can-do attitude is required.