What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Shift Fitter position at CUST-O-FAB?
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.
- 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, which may include performing basic tasks when such a need arises
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- 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
Physical requirements
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.
- 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.