Structural Fitter

Work Location: Deltak Manufacturing Inc. 4418 Pesson Rd, New Iberia, LA 70560

Employment Type: Full-Time, At-Will, Safety Sensitive

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D

Job Description

• Wearing appropriate clothing and shoes for the job.


• Use and inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needed for the position; adhering to all company safety regulations, policies and procedures.


• Meet the quality standards set by the company for fabrication and assembly as directed by the supervisor, welding inspector, and QAQC manager.


• Ability to understand and interpret drawings, layout specifications, sketches, and verbal instructions related to structural fabrication and assembly.


• Ability to position, align, fit, and assemble structural fabricated parts preparatory to welding or bolting. (Sheet metal, plate, I-beams, channels, angle iron, piping, and structural assemblies.)


• Measure, mark, and lay out material according to fabrication drawings and specifications.


• Verify dimensions and tolerances using measuring instruments such as tape measures, squares, levels, calipers, and other precision tools.


• Assemble and tack components for final welding while ensuring proper fit-up and alignment.


• Operate fabrication equipment including grinders, drills, magnetic drills, cutting torches, and other hand and power tools.


• Load, unload, and move materials between machinery, workstations, baskets, racks, and pallets.


• Assist welders and other fabrication personnel as needed to ensure production goals are met.


• Clean tools, equipment, and work areas during allocated time, downtime, or when instructed.


• Immediately report all safety concerns, near misses, property damage, and injuries to appropriate management personnel.


• Work 40 hours per week and overtime as business needs dictate.


• Inspect completed fit-ups and assemblies to ensure compliance with drawings and quality requirements.

Job Specification

Required Skills

• Ability to work in a diverse workforce.


• Ability to establish and maintain courtesy, dignity, trust, and respect of supervisors and coworkers.


• Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the telephone, and on two-way radio.


• Ability to work independently or in a team environment to meet productivity goals.


• Ability to accurately read and interpret fabrication drawings and structural blueprints.


• Strong mathematical and layout skills.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with safe work practices and safety procedures.


• Prior experience fitting structural steel, plate, and fabricated assemblies.


• Experience using measuring devices, layout tools, and fabrication equipment.


• Knowledge of welding symbols and fabrication tolerances.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Structural Fitter required.


• Ability to read fabrication drawings and blueprints.


• Ability to perform layout work, fit-up, grinding, beveling, and torch cutting.


• Must possess a strong work ethic and be punctual


• Must have a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment screening.


• Regularly stand and walk throughout an 810 hour workday.


• Must be able to work in-shop or outside in year-round temperatures and moderate weather conditions, including rain.


• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or occasionally 75 pounds, while utilizing proper lifting procedures and practices.


• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, and kneeling.


• Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment required for the position.