Job Description

The Fitter’s primary function is to layout, position, align, fit and secure large and complex structural components and framing based on technical drawings, schematics, welding process specifications, and other documentation in a manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, sketches, diagrams, and welding process specifications, including the interpretation of welding symbols and tolerances in fractions, decimals, and metric dimensions.
• Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksite using overhead cranes and tow motors using established safety precautions.
• Prepare work staging area and construct patterns or jigs/templates as guides for layouts.
• Determine the materials required, and plan the sequence of tasks to cut metal most efficiently. Layout reference points and patterns on heavy metal according to specifications.
• Assemble and fit metal sections and plates to form complete units or subunits using tack welding, bolting, riveting or other methods.
• Set up and operate various heavy-duty metal-working machines cutting using saws, ironworkers, torches, plasma and gouging, manual or semi-automatic welding machines, grinders.
• Brace weldments to minimize distortion from welding and perform heat straightening of weldments. Perform dimensional inspections
• Provide feedback on design improvements through communication with the supervisor and assist in the preparation of the Engineering Change Request form.
• Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and participate in regular safety talks. Perform a visual inspection of equipment including cranes, welding machines, cutters, and other tools to ensure they are in safe working condition.
• Perform the duties of Welder (separate job descriptions) as demand requires.