Fitter

JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Fitter position is responsible for fitting and joining, fabricating, and repairing metal and other weldable material. For large or specialized projects, fitters are mainly involved with laying out and assembling subunits or units of materials which are then welded into position by welders. The position is responsible for ensuring the product is fitted to the specifications of each job and the outlined requirements consistent with production of quality UT passable welds. The fitters specialize in fitting transmission power poles, substation A-Frames, High mast poles, Highway sign poles and other tubular structures and have specific experience related to reading blueprints.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED, plus 5 years minimum fitter experience or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable. Must possess Overhead and Jib Crane experience

QUALIFICATIONS
The incumbent must possess:
Knowledge and understanding of welding symbols and diagrams
Knowledge of how to use an Overhead and Jib Crane
Thorough knowledge of welding equipment, including but not limited to, torches, torch tips
Skill in reading blueprints, and/or other printed instructional material in the welding of products or parts of welding symbols
Ability to work in extreme temperatures (sometimes due to season)
Ability to report to work as scheduled and maintain good attendance
Ability to work 1st or 2nd Shift, as needed
Ability to work overtime, as needed
Positive, willingness to learn and participate in a changing environment to reach a common goal.
Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals
Ability and experience in pole work are preferred
Successfully pass a Fitter test, background check, including criminal history, drug screen, physical, audiogram, and vision test.

RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Ability to perform fitting and joining, fabricating, and repairing metal and other weldable material.
2.Ability to perform sets-up, including laying out work using jigs/fixtures or hand layouts to fabricate parts and/or rework finished products
3.Ability to perform fabrication of multi-component parts
4.Ability to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks, in addition to the primary assigned position.
5.Ability to use hoists, hand power tools, slings, grinders, cutting torch, and other hand tools related to the job’s needs
6.Ability to maintain functionality of equipment and notifies management and/or maintenance department of needed repairs.
7.Ability to operate equipment safely and utilize appropriate safety habits.
8.Ability to perform other tasks, as required.

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