Description

Structural Fitter

Location: Brownsville, TX

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Structural Fitter will be responsible for fitting piping and/or structural components according to supplied drawings or field-verified dimensions, while adhering to ACI or customer welding procedure requirements. This role requires efficient, productive work and effective collaboration with helpers and welders to achieve project objectives. Acadian Contractors, Inc. maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to protected veterans in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising. All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Fit structural components as per supplied drawings or verified field dimensions, while adhering to required welding procedures and customer specifications.
• Provide clear direction and oversight to assigned helpers and welders to ensure smooth workflow and project completion.
• Ensure punctual attendance and maintain a professional working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
• Take full accountability for the quality and productivity of your work.
• Perform material take-offs on drawings to determine cut lengths.
• Collaborate with the Shop Foreman to assign personnel or issue cut lists when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with helpers to ensure appropriate materials and equipment are prepared for each project task.
• Secure parts using bolts, clamps, and tack-welds to hold them in position for welding.
• Verify all materials (e.g., pipes, structural components, fittings) to ensure they match the drawing specifications, including size, rating, grade, project number, and phase. Notify the Shop Foreman of any discrepancies.
• Confirm all measurements, checking for square and level, before releasing components to the welder.
• Record pre-weld dimensions on fitter drawings for documentation and quality control.
• Transfer heat numbers to drawings/cut sheets upon completion and submit them to the Shop Foreman.
• Tag all fabricated items with the correct job number, customer name, and piece number for accurate identification.
• Transfer heat numbers and job numbers to all material drop-offs and coordinate with the Shop Foreman to move materials to inventory or storage areas.
• Arrive to work on time and adhere to the scheduled hours consistently.
• Perform daily equipment inspections on tools such as torches, torch hoses, grinders, levels, tapes, etc., to ensure proper function and safety.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by sweeping and tidying up as needed.
• Conduct and discuss a thorough Job Safety Analysis (JSA) before starting each task.
• Uphold a positive attitude and exhibit excellent customer service skills, both internally and externally.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of fabrication experience, including piping, vessels, and packaged equipment (preferred).
• Strong understanding of material take-offs, pipe and beam cutting procedures, and equipment utilization.
• Attention to detail and adherence to drawing specifications and project requirements.
• Effective communication and leadership skills to guide helpers and ensure project success.
• Commitment to safety, punctuality, and maintaining a clean work environment.

HSE Responsibilities

• Embrace, lead, and demonstrate “Acadian F.I.R.S.T.” – Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values.
• Demonstrate visible leadership and support proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident-free workplace and advance our safety culture.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System policies, procedures, safe work practices, and client-specific regulatory requirements.
• Make a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results, driving toward the achievement of defined goals. Clearly communicate these goals through direct reports, while coaching, mentoring, and empowering others to achieve desired outcomes.
• Conduct periodic quality assessments of HSE processes to enhance personal coaching and mentoring effectiveness and demonstrate ownership in the successful implementation of HSE programs.