Fitter

Career Opportunities with Prime Metal Buildings & Components A great place to work. Careers At Prime Metal Buildings & Components Share with friends or Subscribe! Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities? Join our team! Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available. BENEFITS Benefits include a full health insurance policy that is 100% covered by Prime, a 50% matching 401(k) package, and a $25,000 life insurance policy. Comprehensive dental, vision and supplemental life insurance options are also available. PTO is available after 6 months. 8 paid holidays. SUMMARY Our Fitter is responsible for facilitating the completion of steel structures in compliance with blueprints/pre‑engineered drawings. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Efficiently read and interpret blueprints. Lay out and position metal designs for completion. Perform MIG welding process. Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts with the use of welding equipment. Add stiffeners, brackets, face plates, etc. using prints for location prior to finish welding. Maintains a safe, clean working environment. Hold required configurations or positions for welding by a tack‑weld, heat‑bend, clamp, hold, or grind. Proficient within a team environment. Comprehends how to use measuring equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned by management. QUALIFICATIONS Must be able to pass 1G Unlimited weld test. Prior experience in manufacturing/fabrication shop is preferred but not required. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Positive attitude and desire to work as a team player. Follow safety procedures including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment. COMPETENCIES Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self‑development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods of time. Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs regularly and up to 75lbs occasionally with assistance. Frequent use of hands and arms to handle materials, tools, and welding equipment. Ability to kneel, crouch, climb, or work in awkward positions to complete welds. Visual acuity to read measurements, inspect welds, and maintain quality standards. Exposure to welding fumes, bright light (arc flash), heat, sparks, and airborne particles. Everyday use of PPE including flame‑resistant clothing, welding helmet, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and safety‑toe boots. Climate conditions vary in production areas from hot in the summer to cold in the winter. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr