Fabricator - Fitter at Arcosa Inc in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

We are now hiring Fitters at our Arcosa Shoring location in Houston, TX. 

As a Career Fitter at Arocosa Shoring, you will lay out, position, align, and fit together fabricated parts of metal according to layouts, work orders, blueprints, schematics, and sketches in preparation for welding. You will also inspect tack-welds completed by the assigned welder, or in some cases their own tack welding work, for conformance to specifications.

What you’ll do:

• Read blueprints or other specifications


• May operate overhead cranes


• Measure to specifications


• Cut and wash with torch (Oxy Fuel)


• Tack-Weld


• Identify parts for assembly in proper order


• Follow all safety rules and practices


• May be involved in safety committees or initiatives


• Perform other duties as assigned

What you’ll need:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience


• Basic knowledge of blueprints, diagrams, or other specification documents


• Basic fitting skills


• Ability to perform basic math calculations using fractions; carpentry math


• All fitters have to pass a tackers test; six-part practical test using an oxy-fuel cutting torch


• May require working above ground


• Must be able to climb ladders or stairs to reach objects; comfortable with heights.


• May require working in narrow or confined work spaces for extended periods of time


• May require extensive kneeling, bending, walking and/or standing for long periods of time


• Willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed

Assembly