Job Title
Fitter
Location
Pelham, AL / Pinson, AL
Department
Manufacturing
Employment Type
Full-Time, Hourly
Position Summary
ProcessBarron is seeking an experienced Fitter to join our Manufacturing team. This position is responsible for building and assembling large-scale steel structures and mechanical equipment using blueprints, drawings, and fabrication specifications. The ideal candidate will have strong fitting, layout, assembly, welding, and rigging experience in a heavy fabrication environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Build and assemble large structural and mechanical steel fabrications.
- Read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Perform layout, fitting, and assembly of fabricated components.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment safely and effectively.
- Perform fitting techniques including grinding, shrinking, stretching, and hand burning.
- Utilize overhead cranes and rigging equipment to safely move materials and assemblies.
- Perform stick welding and flux-core welding as required.
- Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards and specifications are met.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Conduct pre-shift and post-shift equipment and workplace inspections.
- Report safety concerns and potential hazards immediately.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a fabrication shop environment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
- Experience fitting and assembling large steel structures and mechanical components.
- Knowledge of rigging and overhead crane operations.
- Experience with stick welding and flux-core welding processes.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical school training.
- Welding certification(s).
- Additional fabrication or manufacturing certifications.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
- Goal-oriented and quality-focused.
- Safety-conscious mindset.
- Desire to continuously learn and improve.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and move 50+ pounds regularly.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, climb ladders, and work at heights as needed.
- Ability to work in manufacturing conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, fumes, and other industrial environmental factors.
- Ability to access all areas of a manufacturing facility, including elevated and confined spaces when required
Qualifications
Read Blueprints and/or Drawings
- Use Welding material per provided drawings.
- Communicate defects to manager.
- Safety
- Attend scheduled safety meetings.
- Enforce all applicable safety policies.
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Promote safety among co-workers.
- Participate in Behavior Based Safety program.
- Power saws and portable grinders
- Assist in use of portable grinder, hand file, and/or scraper as necessary
- Use precision measuring tools to inspect grooves and angles
- Other
- All other duties as assigned. ATTRIBUTES: What are the Essential Knowledge/Skills/Abilities for this position?
- Problem Solving – Ability to read blueprints
- Must be capable of working any shift, overtime, be on-call, or work seven days a week, if needed.
- Must be able to multiple tasks with a strong sense of urgency to meet the customer needs.
- Must be able to work well within a team environment and take instructions from management and co-workers.
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently
- Must possess the basic reading and math skills
- Must have good written and verbal communicate skills.
- Strong record of attendance reliability
- Safety Oriented with the ability to work well within a team environment.
- Must be capable of performing the essential job duties required of this job
Physical Demands include, but are not limited to:
- Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
- Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations.
- Access all areas within a site which could include heights, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
- Will be working at times in covered environment or in an outside environment.
- The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Particles.
- The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting.
- Ability to consistently lift over 50 pounds as needed.
