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Wise Staffing

Fitter

Wise Staffing, Birmingham, AL, United States


  • Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler.
  • Tack-welds components and assemblies, FCAW or SMAW or other welding equipment.
  • Follows applicable welding procedures (AWS, AISC)
  • Tack welds on the ground level, above ground and below ground, in any required position.
  • Chips peens and grinds material to prepare for welding or finish.
  • Welds structural materials such as plates, sheets, girders, tanks, etc., occasionally involving uncommon structural metals or machine metals under close tolerances of heat application and workmanship.
  • Straightens materials by heat or flame.
  • Perform gouging and scarfing as needed.
  • Must take and pass Tack welding test in accordance with AWS D1.5.
  • Receives instructions, prints, sketches, and work orders.
  • Reads and interprets blueprints and plans the fitting operation.
Directs and assists in handling and spreading of material, assembling material into required relationships according to detail drawings; handling and placing detail material in assembly, placing bolts, drift pins and other fastening deceives in proper locations
  • 5 or more years of proven work experience as a structural plate fitter and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Must be capable of welding to AWS D1.5 quality and specifications a plus.
  • Must be capable of passing fracture critical inspections.
  • Use standard layout instruments i.e., level, transit
  • Working knowledge of blacksmithing procedures
  • Must posses good communication and customer service skills.
  • Must be able to read and understand shop fabrication drawings at a high level and be able to layout, fit-up and form material according to the prints.
  • Must have a good understanding of welding symbols.
  • Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
  • Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Preferred Requirements
  • Prior bridge work and heavy structural steel experience.
  • Experience in overhead crane operation.