Structural Fitter

Job Title

The basic function of the position is to lay out, align, and assemble raw metal materials into finished structural frameworks.

Responsibilities

- Selects type and size of materials and equipment according to specifications

- Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions

- Plans installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers

- Prepares materials by cutting, contouring, and beveling metal using saws, shears, or torches

- Cuts, threads, and bend pipe

- Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, fittings, and fabricated parts before final welding or riveting

- Connects pipe and parts using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, or fused joints

- Installs and maintains compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping

- Welds pipe supports to structural steel members

- Verifying dimensions and tolerances using precision measuring instruments (calipers, squares, rulers) to ensure alignment with design specifications

- Observes production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to deduct machinery malfunctions

- Operates machinery to verify repair

- Adhering strictly to workplace safety regulations, which requires using proper PPE and working safely at varying heights or confined spaces

Requirements

- Required - High School Diploma or equivalent

- Training - TWIC, Safegulf, Rigger, First Aid and CPR, Water Survival

- Other - Must be able to read blue prints