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1st class Structural Fitter

B&D Contracting

Saint Bernard, LA

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 Summary

We 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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)

  1. How many years of structural fitting experience do you have in a fabrication shop environment?
  2. Are you able to pass a 1st Class Structural Fitter hands-on craft test?
  3. Describe your experience reading structural steel fabrication drawings.
  4. Are you comfortable performing precise metric measurements (cm, mm) without assistance?
  5. Do you have experience fitting and tacking structural steel assemblies in a shop setting?
  6. Do you have experience using torches and grinders for material preparation and fit-up?

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