Jesse Engineering Co.
Position: Fitter
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Reporting Relationships: • Production Manager • Shop Foreman
Primary Purpose of this Position: Weld steel parts for structural, plate, and misc. steel assemblies per shop drawings and AWS quality requirements.
Essential Job Functions: • Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances. • Preheat and/or cut work pieces using a hand torch when required. Clean welds of excess weld, splatter or slag using chipping hammers, wire brushes or grinders. • Fabricate sub-pieces of the overall assembly as trained and instructed. • Identify shop drawing errors and discrepancies before or during early stages of fabrication. • Operate forklifts, jib cranes, and overhead cranes in order to move materials. • Consistently and reliably works scheduled hours at assigned locations. 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 pass the fillet weld break test using the gas metal arc welding process. • 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 hand signals used for crane operations. • Ability to multitask.
Physical Demands: • Walk CONTINUOUSLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift. The distances walked will range from a distance of a few feet to 60-foot length of a steel beam. • Lift weights up to 20 pounds from floor to chest CONTINUOUSLY, which includes the various tools utilized in the process of performing the usual work duties. • Lift weights up to 35 pounds from floor to waist FREQUENTLY, during the 10 to 12 during the work shift. Non-Material Handling Demands • Employee is expected to work 40 hours a week. However, hours including over time and weekends may be required based on welding 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 dusts 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 Required: Square, Tape Measure, Weld Lead, 4 inch grinder, 9 inch grinder, Ball Peen Hammer ,Sledge Hammer, Hand Torch, Wire Brushes, Chipping Hammers, Clamps, Stamping Taps, and Chains.
Machines Utilized: Welder, Overhead Crane, Jib Crane, Pallets, Saw Horses, and Forklifts.
Experience and Education Required: • High School degree or equivalent. • Minimum of 2-3 Years of experience working as a welder for a steel fabricator or manufacturer, or a one-year degree or certificate in welding technology from a qualified trade school or college.
EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled
Required experience: • Welding for a steel fabricator or manufacturer: 2 years
Required education: • High school or equivalent
Thank you for applying! If we're interested, we'll contact you. Please do not call regarding your application.
Reporting Relationships: • Production Manager • Shop Foreman
Primary Purpose of this Position: Weld steel parts for structural, plate, and misc. steel assemblies per shop drawings and AWS quality requirements.
Essential Job Functions: • Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances. • Preheat and/or cut work pieces using a hand torch when required. Clean welds of excess weld, splatter or slag using chipping hammers, wire brushes or grinders. • Fabricate sub-pieces of the overall assembly as trained and instructed. • Identify shop drawing errors and discrepancies before or during early stages of fabrication. • Operate forklifts, jib cranes, and overhead cranes in order to move materials. • Consistently and reliably works scheduled hours at assigned locations. 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 pass the fillet weld break test using the gas metal arc welding process. • 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 hand signals used for crane operations. • Ability to multitask.
Physical Demands: • Walk CONTINUOUSLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift. The distances walked will range from a distance of a few feet to 60-foot length of a steel beam. • Lift weights up to 20 pounds from floor to chest CONTINUOUSLY, which includes the various tools utilized in the process of performing the usual work duties. • Lift weights up to 35 pounds from floor to waist FREQUENTLY, during the 10 to 12 during the work shift. Non-Material Handling Demands • Employee is expected to work 40 hours a week. However, hours including over time and weekends may be required based on welding 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 dusts 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 Required: Square, Tape Measure, Weld Lead, 4 inch grinder, 9 inch grinder, Ball Peen Hammer ,Sledge Hammer, Hand Torch, Wire Brushes, Chipping Hammers, Clamps, Stamping Taps, and Chains.
Machines Utilized: Welder, Overhead Crane, Jib Crane, Pallets, Saw Horses, and Forklifts.
Experience and Education Required: • High School degree or equivalent. • Minimum of 2-3 Years of experience working as a welder for a steel fabricator or manufacturer, or a one-year degree or certificate in welding technology from a qualified trade school or college.
EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled
Required experience: • Welding for a steel fabricator or manufacturer: 2 years
Required education: • High school or equivalent
Thank you for applying! If we're interested, we'll contact you. Please do not call regarding your application.