Fitter/Fabricator

Fitter – Day Shift

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Superior Machine Company has provided repair, replacement, rebuilds of electric arc furnaces and continuous casting equipment for the steel industry throughout North America for 50 years. The Fitter position is full time and based in Florence, SC. The work schedule is Monday thru Thursday from 6am – 6pm and Friday from 6am – 2:30pm, weekends as needed. We are looking for experienced and reliable fitters who know how to work in a team environment that can provide solid work performance in fabricating components for electric arc furnace systems while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• MIG weld on plate or pipe fabrication to AWSD 1.1 in a fabrication shop environment.
• Ability to utilize welding equipment and processes specified by Superior Machine.
• Ability to maintain production and quality standards.
• Receives instructions, blueprints and work orders for the job.
• Develop a working procedure for the job, material requirements, scaffolding and other equipment required.
• Calculate dimensions and bends required for piping.
• Install bends, cuts, threads and cuts off piping and shapes-and fabricate pipe to particular requirements for the job.
• Start up and shut down equipment in line with company safety procedures for machinery under power and OSHA requirements.
• Must be able to weld in all physical positions including overhead, horizontal and vertical.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• 5 years Fitting/Fabrication work experience.
• Receive instructions, blueprints and work orders for the job. Develop working procedures for the job. Calculate dimensions and bends required for piping and fabrication.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret drawing for dimensions and weld patterns to determine quality adherence to engineering requirements.
• Install bends, cuts, threads and cuts off piping and shapes and fabricate pipe to particular requirements for the job.
• Math/Measuring: Demonstrate ability to Count, Add, subtract fractions and decimals; Read a Tape Measure to 1/16 increments.
• MIG or stick weld on plate or pipe in a job shop environment is a plus.
• Maintain and calibrate tooling and equipment.
• Ability to Follow Directions and Instructions.
• Follow all Safety Procedures and Policies.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 56 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person