Fitter in Athens, Texas at Red Dot LLC

Responsible for the fabrication of built-up and structural steel according to shop drawings while meeting established quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Accurately read and interpret shop drawings and plans.
• Weld and make cuts on beams in accordance with specifications.
• Operate cranes and lifting devices to move materials safely and efficiently.
• Maintain compliance with all Red Dot Corporation policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• Perform special assignments and other duties as required.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Red Dot's Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) to ensure proper placement of materials and compliance with quality standards.

Training Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings.
• Ability to safely operate required equipment.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Training in the safe operation of cranes and lifting devices.
• Training on Red Dot's safety policies and procedures.

Non-Essential Functions

• Support safety initiatives and productivity improvement projects within the fabrication shop.

Common Performance Factors

• Resources utilized appropriately; is conscientious and trustworthy with company time and monies. Proper care is given to equipment and tools.
• Effectively communicates; verbally or in writing, listens perceptively and is receptive to feedback.
• Dependable; adheres to attendance requirements, reports to work on time and following policies for requested time away from work or emergency absences.
• Decision-making appropriate for designated level of responsibility; anticipates, analyze and resolves problems; ability to work independently in performing and completing assignments.
• Organizes and Plans work to maximize efficiency and productivity, prepared by maintaining an orderly and clean work area.
• Teamwork: Respectful of teammates, works effectively with co-workers, superiors and subordinates; is responsive to the needs of others; accomplishes results effectively as a team member. Offers assistance to others without prompting.

Machines and Equipment Used

• Cutting torch
• Square
• Grinder
• Tape measure

Hours of Work

• Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Overtime: As required

Benefits:

• A top-tier compensation package designed to reward your talent and experience
• Retirement contributions that grow with you
• Generous paid time off so you can recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage for you and your family

Experience and Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Five years’ experience fitting, preferred.
• Prior experience reading blueprints preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires ability to hear and receive verbal instructions, communicate with people in situations with some background noise.
• Requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with frequent interruption; ability to focus attention on tasks for 10-20 minutes at a time on a continuous basis, 20-60 minutes on occasion.
• Requires ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff.
• Requires ability to work under some supervision.
• Requires ability to operate equipment, make measurements, and follow prints.
• Requires physical capability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Requires ability to operate various types of cranes and lifting devices.
• Requires ability to work in a shop environment where it is noisy.
• Requires bending, stooping, and standing top operate machine throughout shift.
• Sufficient good health to properly discharge duties required.
• Requires ability to weld.
• Requires ability to use basic trigonometry to make and figure cuts.
• Work deals mostly with areas such as reading data and prints, tape measures, squares and visual inspection involving small details.