Fitter/Fabricator

Fitter/Fabricator (Heavy Steel)

Pay:

$24-28/hr (depending on weld test results)

Shifts:

• 1st – Monday to Thursday (6am to 4:30pm)

• 2nd – Monday to Thursday (5pm to 3:30am)

• OT available on Friday and Saturday (as needed)

Description:

• Cannonball Recruiting is seeking skilled Fitter/Fabricators for a steel fabrication, machining shop in Irving, TX that manufactures large steel products for clients across the United States.

• The Fitter will position, align and fit parts according to specifications; fabricates heavy steel components by reading shop drawings, routers, and bills of material; performing welding operations using a variety of MIG welding equipment; verifies welding results; documents actions; maintains a safe work environment; keeps equipment operating smoothly; accomplishes manufacturing and organization mission.

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years in Steel Fabrication working as Fabricator/Fitter

• Ability to read and understand Blueprints

• Fabrication experience working off Blueprints

• Welding knowledge, including MIG, Flux Core, TIG, and Stick welding; including working with thick steel plates

• Ability to work with power tools/hand tools

• Understanding of crane operation

• Ability to read a tape measure and conduct basic math

Job Duties:

• Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.

• Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.

• Tack-weld fitted parts together.

• Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed in order to ensure that specifications are met.

• Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.

• Locate and mark workpiece bending and cutting lines allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications.

• Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, and/or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting.

• Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.

• Move parts into position, manually or by using forklifts, hoists and/or cranes.

• Design and construct templates and fixtures, using hand tools.

• Assist in straightening warped or bent parts, using sledges, hand torches, straightening presses, or bulldozers.

• Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates by providing information by telephone, in written form, email, or in

• Prioritizing time by multitasking and shifting back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information

• Capable of lifting at least 50+ pounds

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision

• 401k plan with match

• Health Savings Account

• Voluntary Life Benefits

• PTO / Paid Vacation

• Company Paid Holidays

• Job Training Programs