Regular Day Fitter

Job DetailsJob Location: Beaumont Location - Beaumont, TX 77705Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School/GEDTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: ManufacturingFitters are required to be safety minded, highly productive experts who can cut, fit, and tack weld all parts of heat exchangers, vessels, and towers. Wear proper PPE at all times on shop floor and follow all safety protocols and procedures  Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to ensure specifications and dimensions are met Fit and assemble metal components of shell & tube heat exchangers, pressure vessels and/or towers  Perform thermal cutting using an oxyfuel cutting torch and/or a Plas-Arc machine Perform tack welding Maintain less than a 5% fit up rejection rate  Complete assigned work within given time frame and according to specifications  Perform other job responsibilities as assigned, which may include performing basic tasks when such a need arises  QualificationsKnowledge, skills and abilities High school diploma or equivalent  Must be a highly safety-oriented individual   Minimum 5 years’ experience fitting pressure vessels or heat exchangers Extensive knowledge of fitting metal components to set standards and codes in the assembly and manufacturing of various types of pressure vessels and heat exchangers  Extensive knowledge and experience of thermal cutting and welding processes  Ability to read AutoCAD prints for both required specifications as well as dimensions  Ability to proficiently operate oxy/fuel cutting torch and Plas-Arc machine  Ability to tack weld per code and within weld procedure requirements  Above average Math skills required, as well as an understanding of Geometry  Ability to be a self-motivated leader who requires minimal supervision and who can safely execute a plan to make jobs happen on time within the hours given Ability to be a team player who can work well with others to achieve company goals  Ability to be punctual and dependent with a willingness to work hours outside of a standard schedule when required to achieve a task or complete a project Must consistently maintain less than a 5% fit up rejection rate  Physical requirements This position will be exposed to welding fumes and gases, and dust from grinder: use of PPE imperative. Work area is not climate controlled so extreme heat/cold may be experienced. Must be able to safely lift fifty pounds Ability to work in a shop environment in all seasons Ability to safely enter into and work productively in confined spaces of an exchanger or vessel Ability to safely tie off and work from elevated heights on top of exchanger or vessel