Welder Fitter III - Houston, TX
Core
Independently layout, fit, assemble, tack, and weld structural steel components for overhead crane manufacturing.
Role type
Senior structural steel fitter and welder
Builds
Overhead cranes
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Structural steel fabrication
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Structural steel fitting, layout, and assembly; Production welding (FCAW, MIG, SAW); Reading engineering drawings and weld symbols; Dimensional accuracy and tolerance control; Weld distortion control and heat input management; Grinding, gouging, and weld repair; Operation of fabrication tools, welding equipment, overhead cranes, and forklifts; Troubleshooting fit-up and fabrication issues; Mentoring less experienced fitters and welders
Preferred skills
Technical, trade school, or vocational training; Experience with structural steel fabrication
Technologies
FCAW, MIG, SAW, overhead cranes, forklifts
Responsibilities
Layout and fit structural components while maintaining dimensional accuracy; Perform FCAW welding and support MIG and SAW processes; Verify dimensions, alignment, elevation, and squareness; Conduct visual inspections of fit-up and completed welds; Perform grinding, gouging, weld repair, and finishing operations; Operate fabrication tools, welding equipment, overhead cranes, and forklifts; Assist in troubleshooting fit-up, fabrication, and welding issues; Support and mentor less experienced fitters and welders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC