Structural Fitter

Job Title: Structural FitterJob DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Structural Fitter to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for fitting and fabricating structural components to construct water towers and storage tanks utilizing blueprints and drawings. This role involves reading blueprints, measuring materials, cutting materials, laying out, fitting up, and tack welding using flux core. The candidate will also fit platforms, ladders, walkways, and other various structural components required for the tanks. The ability to determine orientation and degrees of the fit-ups is essential. Work will primarily involve carbon steel, including channels, I beams, angles, and plates.Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to determine material requirements and task specifications.

Measure, cut, and lay out materials accurately for assembly.

Fit and tack weld structural components using flux core welding techniques.

Assemble and fit up platforms, ladders, walkways, and other structural elements for water towers and storage tanks.

Determine the orientation and degrees for fit-ups.

Handle carbon steel materials such as channels, I beams, angles, and plates.

Operate overhead cranes and hand torches as needed.

Essential Skills

5+ years of experience in structural fitting.

Proficiency in flux core welding (must pass a 2G flux test).

Ability to read blueprints and tape measures accurately.

Experience operating an overhead crane.

Skilled in using hand torches.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience operating fabrication machines such as rolls, presses, plasmas, and bandsaws.

Prior experience fitting tanks.

Why Work Here?Join our team and become part of a dynamic work environment where your skills and experience are valued. We offer opportunities for growth and development, and you will be working with a team of dedicated professionals in a challenging and rewarding environment.Work EnvironmentThe work environment is a non-climate-controlled large shop dealing with heavy materials. The position is for a day shift from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed. There is a possibility of transitioning to a night shift for a duration of two months, starting six months from the hire date.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, Texas.About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.