Pay:
FITTER 2: $27.00/HR ( STRUCTURAL )
FITTER 3: $31.00/HR ( STRUCTURAL AND SOME PIPING)
Job description:
This position is working at a Drilling Rig yard MUST have 5 years structural fitting experince. this is working on Drilling Rigs
- Beam and Pipe Fit test ( I Beams and coping )
- Mon - Fri 12 hours a day + 8-12 hours on saturdays
Key Responsibilities
- Read and interpret fabrication drawings and shop work orders with full accuracy.
- Layout, position, fit, and secure parts/assemblies using tape measure, square, calipers, etc.
- Create cut lists and prep materials correctly.
- Safely operate welding/cutting equipment (cutting torch, track torch, magnetic drill).
- Tack weld using multiple processes; follow company welding procedures.
- Mark/label parts with heat numbers, part numbers for traceability.
- Receive, verify, store, and move materials (using hoist, forklift, or manual lifting).
- Provide ETA updates to foreman/supervisor for welded/prepped items.
- Remove sharp edges/burrs; transfer finished parts to other departments.
- Keep work area safe, clean, and organized.
- Follow all safety rules, wear required PPE, and promote safe behavior.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Proficient with: tape measure, squares, hand tools, gouging tools.
- Skilled with: cutting torch (hand cutting), magnetic drill (hole drilling), track torch (beveling).
- Safe operation of crane, hoist, and forklift.
- Read/understand weld symbols, sizes, notes, grades, fractions, and decimals.
- Perform complex weldment assemblies; assemble/disassemble components.
- Qualified 1F or 1G welder per AWS standards.
- Stay productive while strictly following safety guidelines.
Physical Requirements
- Lift/carry 50 lbs independently while walking on uneven surfaces.
- Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl.
- Frequent use of hand/power tools (including heavy-duty ones).
- Clear vision (near/far) and good hearing to monitor work and detect issues.
- Maintain spatial awareness in busy shop/yard with moving equipment.
- Wear PPE at all times.
Minimum Qualifications
- 1F or 1G weld certified.
- 5+ years relevant experience.
Hiring Tests & Requirements
- Pass written fitter proficiency test.
- Pass physical fitting test (beam and pipe).
- Pass physical test from verbal instructions only.
