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Unite Contracting seeks Structural Fitters to assemble and fit structural steel frameworks, industrial equipment, ship or marine structures, and heavy machinery components. Reporting to a fabrication supervisor, this role works independently from drawings while partnering closely with welders and quality inspectors to deliver accurate, high-quality assemblies.
Responsibilities
- Interpret blueprints and work independently from fabrication drawings.
- Prepare materials for structural assembly and component fitting.
- Assemble structural steel frameworks, industrial equipment, marine structures, and heavy machinery components.
- Use hand and power tools, overhead cranes, rigging equipment, plasma cutters, and oxy-fuel torches.
- Coordinate welding activities with welders and support proper fit-up.
- Perform self-inspections, dimensional checks, and fit-up verification.
- Complete formal quality documentation and coordinate inspections with welding inspectors.
- Follow fabrication quality and safety requirements while working as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of structural fitting experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Blueprint reading and metal fabrication experience.
- Experience with structural steel assembly and welding processes.
- Proficiency with precision measurement and power tools.
- Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail.
- Safety awareness and ability to work effectively in a team.
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This position is listed as contract and onsite.