Fitter - 2nd Shift

Company: Veritas Steel LLC
Location: Palatka
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Join America's premier steel bridge fabricator! Veritas Steel's employee's have been building America's bridges with American-made steel for more than 100 years. We specialize in complex bridges of all shapes and sizes; whether arches, cable-stayed, suspension, bascule, or plate girders, we build it. Veritas is committed to providing employees with opportunities for training and professional development. If being a part of Building America's Infrastructure is something that interests you, then apply now! Fitters employed at Veritas Steel are responsible for performing all fitting operations, primarily including grinding operations; along with repairs and miscellaneous tasks assigned. They must be able to meet high production demands in a timely manner and complete high quality work with expertise. Fitters must also adhere to company policies to ensure a safe working environment. Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses proper safety equipment to ensure surfaces are adequately prepared for all operations
• Using correct procedures to obtain proper weld profile, etc.
• Understands general knowledge of welding codes and welding tools
• Proper preparation, cleaning, setup
• All position tacking - FCAW, SMAW
• 2F Fillet - SMAW
• Read & understand shop drawings
• Use standard layout instruments i.e. level, transit
• Working knowledge of blacksmithing procedures
• Maintain fit tolerances, all applications
• Understand basic weld symbols/gauges
• Maintains shop, equipment, tools, vehicles, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required items and ensuring safety
• Coordinates with shop supervisor and other personnel for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently, on time, and with no defects
• Adheres to safety policies to ensure a safe working environment for oneself and surrounding coworkers Work Relationships and Scope:
  
  • Reports directly to their lead person and works closely with other welders on a daily basis
  • Measures of Performance
  • Quality, accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability of work performed
  • Safety record and no damage to products or equipment
  • Works with coworkers to meet the performance and productivity goals of the workday
  • Ability to establish and maintain trust and respect of shop supervisors and coworkers Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
    • Need to be able to read metric tapes
    • Flexibility is necessary to work with others in a variety of circumstances and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods
    • Must be able to work with a wide variety of individuals in the workplace
    • Employee must be able to adapt to changing work priorities, communicate with diverse groups, meet deadlines and schedules, work as part of a team, and work with constant interruptions during the workday
    • Employee must be able to deal effectively with times pressures, long hours, rapidly changing priorities, and stress Physical Requirements:
      • Able to lift 40 pounds and carry 30 pounds
      • Must be able to push /move objects up to 50 pounds of force
      • Pulling requirements up to 122 pounds of force
      • Necessary to stand, walk, stoop, and kneel up to 99% of shift
      • Must have good range of motion when reaching forward, shoulder to overhead, and bending
      • Agile fingers and thumbs on both hands Working Conditions:
        • Work is performed indoors in a large warehouse or outside in all weather conditions
        • There is regular exposure to dirt, dust, paint fumes, noise, moving equipment, heavy steel & other possible hazardous conditions
        • Safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, steel-toed boots are required; respirator required for specific operations
          
          
          
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