Fitter
Company Overview:
Grid Structures, a division of Southland Steel, was launched to provide a better solution for steel poles and structures to the electric utility and renewable energy industries. We have compiled a team of industry experts to serve our clients with solutions that go beyond expectations. With production facilities located in Louisiana, Grid Structures is well positioned to serve projects nationwide. Grid Structures provides the backbone of America’s electric grid with quality, critical infrastructure, reliability, and national security.
Position Summary:
A worker who assembles subparts into completed assemblies prior to welding as specified by blueprints, work orders, or oral instructions under direct supervision.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform fitting tasks under the direction of the immediate supervisor.
- Assess blueprints, drawings, and specifications to establish work requirements.
- Organize work orders, and prepare accurate reports regarding tools, equipment, materials daily.
- Conduct exact measurements, layout, and fitting tasks per drawings/diagrams in accordance with Southlands procedures.
- Provide visual quality assurance.
- Complete any relevant specific job duties as required by immediate supervision.
- Operate punches, grinders, drills, saws, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and other basic equipment & hand tools.
- Cut, drill, bevel and grind subparts as required to perform a quality end-product.
- Perform welding prep (grinding, beveling, etc.) as required.
- Move and/or organize material as needed to support fitting tasks.
- Maintain a clean and orderly workstation.
- Install temporary bracing as required to prevent distortion during the welding process.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High school diploma/GED equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of basic shop mathematics.
- Experience in heavy structural fitting and fabrication.
- Proficient in reading and understanding blueprints, shop drawings and welding symbols.
- 1-2 years Structural Steel fitting experience.
Safety Requirements:
- Adhere to all Southland Steel Fabricators, Inc. Safety Rules, Policies, and Procedures
- Maintain orderly and clean work area.
- Attending all required safety meetings.
- Inspect the tools and equipment prior to work each day to ensure they are free of defects.
- Always use hand and power tools safely with correct guards in place.
- Wear personal protective equipment in accordance with policy and adequate for specific tasks.
- Tacking - Wear specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to:
- Welders helmet with appropriately shaded filter lens, with safety glasses under helmet.
- Southland does not require FRCs to work in our plant. Can we replace this with Clothing to be in good repair, reasonably free of holes, tears, and frayed edges. Cotton pants & shirts required.
- Heavy flame-resistant gloves.
- Respirators when welding harmful metal alloys or when ventilation is not adequate.
- Steel/hard toe boots.
- Hearing protection.
- Cutting steel with torch:
- Wear either properly shaded safety glasses with a face shield or cutting goggles, hearing protection, steel/hard toe boots, gloves, and fire/flame resistant clothing.
- Use proper friction lighters or other approved devices to light the torch.
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
To do the job, the following physical requirements are necessary:
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to occasionally pull, push, carry, or lift tools, equipment, or materials 50 lbs. or less.
- Ability to withstand occasional bending, squatting, or crouching.
- Ability to frequently handle (hold, seize, grasp, turn, etc.) tools, equipment, or material.
- Ability to work in inclement weather conditions, including cold, heat, and humidity.
Join our dedicated team at Grid Structures and play a vital role in the successful completion of projects for the electric utility industry. Apply today and be part of our commitment to delivering exceptional steel fabrication services to the electric utility sector across the nation.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K).
Grid Structures is an EEO employer.
Grid Structures is a drug-free workplace. Position requires pre-employment screens.
