Fitter - 2nd Shift

Fitters employed at Veritas Steel's Palatka location are responsible for performing all fitting operations, primarily including grinding operations; along with repairs and miscellaneous tasks assigned. They must be able to meet high production demands promptly and complete high-quality work with expertise. Fitters must also adhere to company policies to ensure a safe working environment.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

• By using proper safety, building some of the most iconic bridge projects in America
• Work alongside and learn from some of the most skilled steel fitters in the country
• Drill, install high-strength bolts, and grind steel components
• Produce fillet and groove welds using the SMAW, SAW, and FCAW processes
• Maintain a clean, organized work area
• Participate in continual improvement activities
• Read and interpret blueprints

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English 
• Need to be able to read metric tapes
• Flexibility is necessary to work with others in a variety of circumstances and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of individuals in the workplace  
• Employee must be able to adapt to changing work priorities, communicate with diverse groups, meet deadlines and schedules, work as part of a team, and work with constant interruptions during the workday
• Employee must be able to deal effectively with times pressures, long hours, rapidly changing priorities, and stress

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 40 pounds and carry 30 pounds
• Must be able to push /move objects up to 50 pounds of force
• Pulling requirements up to 122 pounds of force
• Necessary to stand, walk, stoop, and kneel up to 99% of the shift
• Must have a good range of motion when reaching forward, shoulder to overhead, and bending
• Agile fingers and thumbs on both hands

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed indoors in a large warehouse or outside in all weather conditions
• There is regular exposure to dirt, dust, paint fumes, noise, moving equipment, heavy steel & other possible hazardous conditions
• Safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, and steel-toed boots are required; a respirator is required for specific operations