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Energy Jobline ZR

Structural Fitter in Houston

Energy Jobline ZR, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Overview

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Structural Fitter At SteelCon Inc., we build the future of America’s infrastructure with cutting-edge steel fabrication and structural solutions. From power to progress, we deliver unmatched quality and reliability—one project, one partnership, and one employee at a time. We live by our core values:

Excellence, Responsibility, Innovation, and Teamwork.

These values fuel our success and create a dynamic environment where our employees grow and thrive. With a commitment to career development, advancement opportunities, and employee well-being, SteelCon is the place where your hard work turns into long-term success. Scope of Responsibility

This position involves fabricating and assembling structural steel components using prescribed procedures, industry standards, and detailed drawings. Employees must complete SteelCon's Welder & Fabricator Training Program. Primary Purpose

Fit steel parts for structural, plate, and misc. steel assemblies per shop drawings and quality requirements. Essential Job Functions

Planning, laying out, and fitting metal components, such as plate stiffeners, stiffened panels, bulkheads, and frames using blueprints or templates and tools while maintaining alignment tolerances. Locating and marking reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines. Alignment of parts in relation to each other, using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls. Setting, fitting, and erecting of structural assemblies and modules within alignment tolerances. Installing structural foundations and outfit items such as doors, hatches, brackets, and clips. May tack weld panels, bulkhead, assemblies, clips, and brackets. May roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other metal parts using shop machinery, such as ironworkers, plate rolls, presses, and press brakes. Ability to follow instructions, written and/or verbal, with little or no supervision. Performing other related job duties as assigned in a safe and efficient manner; also, see physical requirements. Other typical duties performed by a fitter. Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to read, write, and perform higher arithmetic computations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. Ability to understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions. Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and managers. Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on the progress of work and setting priorities for job completion. Skill in using tape measure or 1" rule. Ability to maintain American Welding Society certification on 1-inch plate in flat position using the gas metal arc welding and flux-cored arc welding processes. Ability to pass the fillet weld break test using the gas metal arc welding process. Ability to pass a Steelcon Inc administered basic welding test that covers shop drawing interpretation, weld symbols, welding processes, weld process symbol interpretation and application, and a visual acuity test. Ability to pass a Steelcon Inc administered fitting test that covers shop drawing interpretation, fractional number calculations, basic geometry, etc. Ability to interpret, understand, and utilize cutting lists, shop orders, and shop drawings. Ability to operate a cutting torch to meet American Welding Society specifications. Ability to possess pride in own workmanship, demonstrate attention to detail, and work safely. Ability to operate forklifts, jib hoists, and overhead cranes in a safe and proper manner. Use and understand industry and Steelcon Inc adopted hand signals used for crane operations. Ability to adjust welder to insure proper feed rate and temperature. Ability to multitask. Physical Demands

Stand

CONTINUOUSLY over the course of the 8-to-12-hour work shift. Walk

CONTINUOUSLY over the course of the 8-to-12-hour work shift. The distances walked will range from a few feet to 60-foot length of a steel beam. Sit

only during break and lunch periods. Rarely one will be able to sit while welding. Lift

weights up to 20 pounds from floor to chest CONTINUOUSLY, which includes tools used in duties. Lift

weights up to 35 pounds from floor to waist FREQUENTLY, during the 10 to 12 during the work shift. Lift

weights up to 85 pounds from floor to waist OCCASIONALLY, during the 10 to 12 during the work shift. Jib cranes and overhead cranes are available for assistance. Carry

weights noted above distances ranging from a few feet to the 60-feet length of the steel beam. Push and pull drawers

open and closed OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY to retrieve tools. An employee will OCCASIONALLY push a beam attached to a jib crane or overhead crane to guide into place. Force varies up to 35 pounds. Climb

OCCASIONALLY onto beams stacked on sawhorses to guide into place. An employee will OCCASIONALLY climb a ladder of 6 to 10 feet while performing duties. Stoop or crouch

on an OCCASIONAL to FREQUENT basis while performing tasks. The position will be held continuously for a few seconds to 15 minutes, depending on the job. Kneel

in the commission of job duties on an OCCASIONAL to FREQUENT basis, depending on the job. The position will be held continuously for a few minutes to 15 minutes. Crawl

RARELY under a beam to reach the opposite side. The distance crawled is less than 3 feet. Reach forward

CONTINUOUSLY to perform duties or to retrieve tools. The employee will OCCASIONALLY reach to full forward extension. Reach overhead

OCCASIONALLY to guide a beam attached to the cranes and to attach chains from the crane to beams or to weld under beams. Balance

OCCASIONALLY to climb ladders and walk on steel beams. No unprotected heights anticipated. Gross finger dexterity

to operate tools and equipment; fine finger dexterity not required. Non-Material Handling Demands

Employee is expected to

work

40 hours a week. Hours including overtime and weekends may be required based on Steelcon Inc needs. Hear

sufficiently to be aware of safety issues. Visual ability

to read and interpret cut lists and shop drawings. Safety glasses are required in the shop area. Exposure to

heat, cold, wet, and humid conditions

in the shop area OCCASIONALLY. Exposure to

fumes, odors, and dust

in the shop area OCCASIONALLY. Exposure to

solvents, greases, oils, and coolants

OCCASIONALLY. Wear

all required Personal Protective Equipment. PPE includes steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats. Tools & Machines

Tools Required:

Square, Tape Measure, Weld Lead, 4-inch grinder, 9-inch grinder, Ball Peen Hammer, Sledgehammer, Hand Torch, Wire Brushes, Chipping Hammers, Clamps, Stamping Taps, and Chains. Machines Used:

Welder, Overhead Crane, Jib Crane, Pallets, Sawhorses, and Forklifts. How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.

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