What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitter position at Sumiton Machine Inc?
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Fitter to join our dynamic manufacturing and fabrication team. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining metal components and structures with precision and efficiency. Your expertise in fabrication, welding, and interpreting technical drawings will be essential to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects in a fast-paced environment where your mechanical knowledge and craftsmanship will make a tangible impact.
Duties
- Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, technical drawings, and fabrication shop drawings to accurately assemble metal components.
- Use hand tools, power tools, calipers, micrometers, and measuring instruments to measure, mark, cut, and fit materials such as sheet metal and other metal materials.
- Perform welding operations including MIG (Metal Inert Gas), TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding), SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), and stick welding to join metal parts according to AWS (American Welding Society) standards.
- Operate plasma cutters, gas metal arc welding equipment, soldering tools, and other machining tools for precise fabrication tasks.
- Assemble fabricated parts on construction sites or within shop environments, ensuring proper alignment and fit using blueprint reading skills.
- Adhere strictly to safety protocols during all operations to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues.
- Collaborate with team members on complex projects involving ductwork, structural steel, or mechanical assemblies requiring accurate shop math calculations.
Requirements
- Proven construction site experience with a strong understanding of safety procedures and protocols.
- Demonstrated proficiency in welding techniques including MIG, TIG, FCAW, SMAW, and gas metal arc welding.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and mechanical blueprints accurately.
- Experience with sheet metal fabrication, mechanical fabrication, and the use of hand tools and power tools.
- Knowledge of measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers for precise measurements.
- Familiarity with construction or manufacturing environments involving ductwork or structural assembly.
- Mechanical knowledge combined with shop math skills necessary for fabricating components to specifications.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret technical drawings and manufacturing instructions effectively.
- Commitment to safety protocol adherence at all times during fabrication or installation activities.
Join our team as a Fitter if you’re passionate about craftsmanship, enjoy working on diverse projects, and thrive in a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence!
Pay: $24.86 - $29.94 per hour
Expected hours: 50.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30