Structural Steel Fitter
$52,000–$62,400 year
On-siteBakersfield, California, United States
Job Summary
Layout and fit fabricated steel assemblies, beams, columns, and trusses per shop drawings while verifying material sizes and reporting defects. Perform welding duties including FCAW Fillet, CAC-G, and 1F/2G procedures as requested by the supervisor. Critically review fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and blueprints to ensure accuracy. Operate torches, forklifts, overhead cranes, and measuring tools to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment. Work primarily outside in loud noise levels, lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long periods. This role requires 2+ years of fitting experience on large fabricated assemblies and proficiency in reading layouts and welding procedures.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years full time structural Fitting experience on large fabricated assemblies
- Proficiency in the following welding procedures - FCAW Fillet Weld, CAC-G, FCAW 1F, FCAW 1G, FCAW 2F, FCAW 2G
- Fitting or layout experience with large assemblies
- Intermediate math and measurement skills (e.g., addition, subtraction, diameters), reading and comprehension
- Understanding of safe work procedures for welding and fabrication shop work
- Ability to read and understand welding symbols in shop drawings
- Ability to understand and read layouts, blueprints, diagrams, work orders, and welding procedures
- Ability to set up and adjust welding machine to stay within parameters of welding procedures
- Ability to understand operations of welding equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
Desired Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Open to 2nd / Swing Shift (2:00pm start) preferred
- Prefer applicable craft training by an approved construction trade association (e.g., ACI, BC, R.O.C.) welding programs
- Working knowledge of computers, smart phones, and tablets
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