Structural Fitter

Work Location: Deltak Manufacturing Inc. – 4418 Pesson Rd, New Iberia, LA 70560
Employment Type: Full-Time, At-Will, Safety Sensitive
Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/V/D

Job Description

• Wearing appropriate clothing and shoes for the job.
• Use and inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needed for the position; adhering to all company safety regulations, policies and procedures.
• Meet the quality standards set by the company for fabrication and assembly as directed by the supervisor, welding inspector, and QAQC manager.
• Ability to understand and interpret drawings, layout specifications, sketches, and verbal instructions related to structural fabrication and assembly.
• Ability to position, align, fit, and assemble structural fabricated parts preparatory to welding or bolting. (Sheet metal, plate, I-beams, channels, angle iron, piping, and structural assemblies.)
• Measure, mark, and lay out material according to fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances using measuring instruments such as tape measures, squares, levels, calipers, and other precision tools.
• Assemble and tack components for final welding while ensuring proper fit-up and alignment.
• Operate fabrication equipment including grinders, drills, magnetic drills, cutting torches, and other hand and power tools.
• Load, unload, and move materials between machinery, workstations, baskets, racks, and pallets.
• Assist welders and other fabrication personnel as needed to ensure production goals are met.
• Clean tools, equipment, and work areas during allocated time, downtime, or when instructed.
• Immediately report all safety concerns, near misses, property damage, and injuries to appropriate management personnel.
• Work 40 hours per week and overtime as business needs dictate.
• Inspect completed fit-ups and assemblies to ensure compliance with drawings and quality requirements.

Job Specification

Required Skills

• Ability to work in a diverse workforce.
• Ability to establish and maintain courtesy, dignity, trust, and respect of supervisors and coworkers.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the telephone, and on two-way radio.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment to meet productivity goals.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret fabrication drawings and structural blueprints.
• Strong mathematical and layout skills.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with safe work practices and safety procedures.
• Prior experience fitting structural steel, plate, and fabricated assemblies.
• Experience using measuring devices, layout tools, and fabrication equipment.
• Knowledge of welding symbols and fabrication tolerances.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Structural Fitter required.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to perform layout work, fit-up, grinding, beveling, and torch cutting.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and be punctual
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment screening.
• Regularly stand and walk throughout an 8–10 hour workday.
• Must be able to work in-shop or outside in year-round temperatures and moderate weather conditions, including rain.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or occasionally 75 pounds, while utilizing proper lifting procedures and practices.
• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, and kneeling.
• Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment required for the position.