Fitter/Fabricator

Cannonball Recruiting LLC

Irving, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$24–$28 Per Hour
SKILLS
Bill of Materials (BOM), Blueprints, Bulldozer, Crane, Engineering Drawing, Establish Priorities, Forklift, Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Machining, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Multitasking, Network Routers, Safety/Work Safety, Welding
LOCATION
Irving, TX
POSTED
2 days ago

Fitter/Fabricator (Structural 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

 

About the Company

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Cannonball Recruiting LLC