We are looking for a qualified layout/fitter/welder.
Below is a description of scope of work and expectations
Structural Steel Layout/Fitter
Experience Criteria:
. Attention to detail and must be extremely organized and committed to safety at all times
. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
. Flexibility to handle shifting priorities and situations and work well with other affiliate team members while able to achieve project deadlines and maintaining a high standard of quality
. Must know how to read and interpret structural steel drawings
. Experience with overhead crane, and various forklifts
. At least 3-5 years experience in structural steel layout/fitting of columns, and beam fabrication
. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
. Ability to perform precise measurements using weld gauges, tape measure, square, protractor, and digital levels.
. Must know how to use general shop tools and additional skills that are a benefit would be to operate a beam-line and much more.
. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
. Must complete all company required weld tests
Description of duties and responsibilities:
. Receives instructions, prints, sketches and work orders then reads and interprets blueprints and plans in the fitting operation
. Reads and interprets blueprints and plans the fitting operation.
. Handling, spreading, measure, cut, layout, position, align, fit, and weld, grind or place bolts in proper location to fabricate and assemble columns, beams, girders, and other structural steel components per plans
. Bolt, clamp and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding
. Lays out work lines or fits up jigs for positioning material when required; checks, squares, and scribes all detail connections.
. Set-up of a welding machine in proper parameters of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
. Burns and tack welds for assembly purposes. Burns, copes and bevels and straightens material.
Follow welding procedures.
. Moves material to and from the work area. Moves welding equipment to material when necessary. Positions component parts on a table held by a fixture or jib, tacking when required.
. Chips, peens and grinds material to prepare for welding or finish.
. Straightens materials by heat or flame. May perform scarfing.
. Keeps work area clean.
. Must be proficient in the full skills of the trade
