Fitter - 2nd Shift
About The Position
At Veritas Steel, we’re leading the way in the bridge fabrication industry and want you to join our team! We look for people who are committed to working safely by performing their job to the best of their ability, as well as people who enjoy fun and hard work. Ready to leave your legacy? Join the Veritas Steel team today! Fitters employed at Veritas Steel's Palatka location are responsible for performing all fitting operations, primarily including grinding operations; along with repairs and miscellaneous tasks assigned. They must be able to meet high production demands promptly and complete high-quality work with expertise. Fitters must also adhere to company policies to ensure a safe working environment.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
- Need to be able to read metric tapes
- Flexibility is necessary to work with others in a variety of circumstances and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods
- Must be able to work with a wide variety of individuals in the workplace
- Employee must be able to adapt to changing work priorities, communicate with diverse groups, meet deadlines and schedules, work as part of a team, and work with constant interruptions during the workday
- Employee must be able to deal effectively with times pressures, long hours, rapidly changing priorities, and stress
- Able to lift 40 pounds and carry 30 pounds
- Must be able to push /move objects up to 50 pounds of force
- Pulling requirements up to 122 pounds of force
- Necessary to stand, walk, stoop, and kneel up to 99% of the shift
- Must have a good range of motion when reaching forward, shoulder to overhead, and bending
- Agile fingers and thumbs on both hands
Responsibilities
- By using proper safety, building some of the most iconic bridge projects in America
- Work alongside and learn from some of the most skilled steel fitters in the country
- Drill, install high-strength bolts, and grind steel components
- Produce fillet and groove welds using the SMAW, SAW, and FCAW processes
- Maintain a clean, organized work area
- Participate in continual improvement activities
- Read and interpret blueprints
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
