1st class Structural Fitter
B&D Contracting
Job Description
Job Description
This position is a 2nd shift position 2:30pm-11pm
Job Title: 1st Class Structural Fitter
Location: St. Bernard, La
Job Type: Full-Time
Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced 1st Class Structural Fitter to join our fabrication shop in Pascagoula. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of structural steel fitting experience in a heavy industrial or fabrication shop environment. This role requires strong blueprint reading skills, advanced layout and fit-up abilities, precision metric measuring, and proficiency in torch cutting and material preparation. Candidates must be capable of working independently, maintaining production efficiency, and passing a hands-on craft test.
Must-Have Qualifications- Minimum 3 years of structural fitting experience in a fabrication shop or heavy industrial setting
- Ability to pass a hands-on craft test for 1st Class Structural Fitter classification
- Strong experience with structural steel layout and fit-up
- Proficient in torch cutting and grinding structural materials
- Ability to perform accurate metric measurements (cm, mm)
- Advanced ability to read and interpret structural blueprints and fabrication drawings
- Experience fitting beams, columns, frames, and structural assemblies
- Knowledge of shop safety standards and procedures
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Experience working in a structural steel fabrication facility
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Experience fitting and preparing assemblies for final welding
- Strong understanding of weld symbols and fabrication tolerances
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
- Willingness to work overtime as production demands require
Key Responsibilities
- Perform structural steel layout, fitting, and alignment in a fabrication shop setting
- Read and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications
- Measure, mark, and cut structural steel using metric measurements
- Use torches, grinders, clamps, squares, and other shop tools
- Fit and tack assemblies prior to final welding
- Ensure all fabricated components meet quality and tolerance requirements
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Work collaboratively with welders and production teams to meet deadlines
AI Screening Questions (6 Relevant Questions)
- How many years of structural fitting experience do you have in a fabrication shop environment?
- Are you able to pass a 1st Class Structural Fitter hands-on craft test?
- Describe your experience reading structural steel fabrication drawings.
- Are you comfortable performing precise metric measurements (cm, mm) without assistance?
- Do you have experience fitting and tacking structural steel assemblies in a shop setting?
- Do you have experience using torches and grinders for material preparation and fit-up?
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