Structural Fitter

Job Description Job Description FTS Houston is seeking Structural Fitters for day & night shift in Brookshire, Texas. RESPONSIBILITIES This position will have the following general/minimum responsibilities: • Understand and follow safety policies and procedures of the shop. • Fit structural frameworks from materials to fabricate products according to layouts, drawings or work order. • Read blueprints and identify material sizes. • Lay out, position, align and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembling, using straight edges, combination squares, calipers and rulers. • Cut, contour and bevel metal plates and structural shapes to dimensions as specified by blueprints. • Check grooves, angles or gap allowances, using calipers and precision measuring instruments. • Burn, measure and tack weld to correctly assemble multiple parts of steel per detailed drawings. • Operate overhead cranes. • Practices good housekeeping skills and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies. • Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Manager. Shop Page 3 of 3 4.0 EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE The following education, experience and knowledge are preferred for this position: • Two to three years of structural fitting experience and/or demonstrated ability to perform intermediate skills according to testing requirements with some supervision. • Must have verbal skills with fluency for the responsibilities assigned. 5.0 WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Spends 100% of time in the shop. • Exposure to possible shop hazards including but not limited to welding fumes, welding arc flash, skin irritation, high noise level, debris from welding, grinding and possible exposure to hazards that would be considered typical in a fabrication industry. • Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs. Standing 80% of the time, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, and heavy lifting, pushing and pulling while handling material not exceeding forty-five pounds.