Layout/Fitter

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced layout/fitter to join our team. As a layout/fitter, you will be responsible for performing a variety of duties including laying out, designing, fabricating, and assembling. You will work with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure the highest quality of work.

Duties:

Plan and develop layouts from drawings and templates, applying knowledge of trigonometry, design, effects of heat, and properties of metals.

Brace parts in position for welding.

· Assemble metal structures.

Lay out and fabricate metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames.

· Assemble metal parts or products.

· Lay out parts to prepare for assembly.

Mark curves, lines, holes, dimensions, and welding symbols onto workpieces, using scribes, soapstones, punches, and hand drills.

· Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.

· Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.

· Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.

· Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.

· Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.

· Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.

· Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids.

Specific tasks for bridge fabrication:

· Fit main member butt splices – webs and flanges – read drawings; set camber; understand joint geometry

· Fit web to flange at the girder machine; operate the machine and overhead cranes

· Fit stiffeners to webs/top flanges

· Set elevation and camber for bottom flanges

· Fit sides to bottom flange

· Fit internal crossframes and struts

· Fit up internal diaphrams – stiffeners, manholes, edge bevels, mill-to-bear

· Fit up access doors, hinges, latches, screening

· Fit up beveled bearing plates

· Square up sides for tub girder

· Fit up lateral bracing at top flanges

· Fit up bearing diaphragms – mill to bear, lean, tolerances

· Fit up external diaphragms

· Fit up external crossframes

· Torches – understand pre-heat levels, burning various plate thicknesses

· bevel machines – interpret drawings; set bevels; burn to dimensions

· jacks – understand loads, capacities, pick points

· overhead cranes – calculate loads; read drawings; safety factors; rigging capacities

Requirements:
- Proven experience in welding, machining, fabrication, and assembly
- Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision
- Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods of time

If you are a skilled layout/fitter looking for an opportunity to showcase your abilities in a dynamic work environment, we encourage you to apply. Join our team today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.29 - $34.18 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person