Job Description

Overview

Fitters are required to be safety minded, productive individuals who are willing to learn to cut, fit, and tack weld heat exchangers, vessels, and towers.

Responsibilities

  • Wear proper PPE at all times on shop floor and follow all safety protocols and procedures.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to ensure specifications and dimensions are met.
  • Fit and assemble metal components of shell & tube heat exchangers, pressure vessels and/or towers.
  • Perform thermal cutting using an oxyfuel cutting torch and/or a Plas-Arc machine.
  • Perform tack welding.
  • Maintain less than a 5% fit up rejection rate.
  • Complete assigned work within given time frame and according to specifications.
  • Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be a highly safety-oriented individual.
  • Basic understanding of shop hazards and how to perform tasks with safety in mind.
  • Basic knowledge of fitting metal components to set standards and codes in the assembly and manufacturing of various types of pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
  • Basic knowledge of thermal cutting and welding processes.
  • Proven ability to read AutoCAD prints for both required specifications as well as dimensions.
  • Proven ability to operate oxy/fuel cutting torch and Plas-Arc machine.
  • Ability to tack weld per code and within weld procedure requirements.
  • Basic Math skills required as well as an understanding of basic Geometry.
  • Ability to work with and learn from others with a willingness to improve their skill set to the next level of their trade.
  • Must be punctual and dependent with a willingness to work hours outside of a standard schedule when required.
  • Ability to safely lift up to fifty pounds.
  • Ability to work in a shop environment in all seasons.
  • Ability to safely enter into and work productively in confined spaces of exchanger or vessel.
  • Ability to safely tie off and work from elevated heights on top of an exchanger or vessel.

Benefits

Additional Information

  • This position will be exposed to welding fumes and gases, and dust from grinder: use of PPE imperative.
  • Work area is not climate controlled so extreme heat/cold may be experienced.

About CUST-O-FAB

https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Cust--o--fab

Industry: Energy & UtilitiesSize: 201 to 500