Fitter - 2nd Shift

Company: Veritas Steel LLC
Location: Palatka
Posted on: May 21, 2023

Job Description:

Starting Wage: $17.00 - $21.31 per hour based on experience!Fitters employed at Veritas Steel's Palatka location 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 promptly and complete high-quality work with expertise. Fitters must also adhere to company policies to ensure a safe working environment.Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

• By using proper safety, building some of the most iconic bridge projects in America
• Work alongside and learn from some of the most skilled steel fitters in the country
• Drill, install high-strength bolts and grind steel components
• Produce fillet and groove welds using the SMAW, SAW, and FCAW processes
• Maintain a clean, organized work area
• Participate in continual improvement activities
• Read and interpret blueprintsWork Relationships & Scope:
  • Reports directly to their lead person and works closely with other welders daily
  • 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 coworkersKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
    • High School diploma or GED
    • 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 stressPhysical 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 the shift
      • Must have a good range of motion when reaching forward, shoulder to overhead, and bending
      • Agile fingers and thumbs on both handsWorking 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, and steel-toed boots are required; respirator is required for specific operations PI213768397

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