Fitter Welder

Company Overview

Ameritex Machine & Fabrication manufactures custom sheet metal and structural assemblies using laser cutting, CNC punching, press brake forming, machining, welding and finishing processes. Products include equipment racks, enclosures, supports and skid-mounted assemblies for a range of industrial applications.

Position Summary

The Fabrication Fitter and Welder lays out, fits, assembles and welds metal components according to engineering drawings, work orders and approved procedures. This role requires the ability to fit assemblies containing at least 30 individual components, including frames, skids, enclosures and tanks. The fitter must maintain dimensional accuracy throughout assembly and understand how welding heat and weld sequence affect the finished product.

Fitting and Assembly Responsibilities

· Read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly details, bills of materials, dimensions, tolerances and welding symbols before beginning work.

· Verify part numbers, quantities, material types and component orientation against the job requirements. Identify missing, damaged or incorrect parts before assembly.

· Plan the assembly sequence and lay out, position, fit and tack assemblies containing 30 or more individual components.

· Fit frames, skids, enclosures, tanks and related fabricated assemblies from sheet metal, plate and structural components as assigned.

· Square, level and align assemblies. Check diagonals, flatness, angles, overall dimensions and joint fit-up against drawing tolerances.

· Use tape measures, squares, levels, straightedges, angle finders, calipers and other measuring tools appropriate to the job. Work with fractions, decimals and metric dimensions as specified.

· Use clamps, fixtures, jigs and approved supports to maintain alignment and consistent joint gaps during fitting and welding.

· Prepare and clean joint surfaces; grind or adjust components within approved limits. Refer drawing conflicts or changes to the supervisor or Engineering before proceeding.

Welding Responsibilities

· Tack weld and complete production welds using MIG and Pulse MIG processes within the employee’s demonstrated qualifications and assigned work.

· Follow applicable welding procedure specifications and job instructions for machine settings, filler metal, shielding gas, joint preparation and welding technique.

· Apply an understanding of heat distribution, expansion and shrinkage. Use approved tack placement, weld sequence and heat control practices to limit distortion and preserve squareness and alignment.

· Check dimensions during and after welding. Inspect fit-up and completed welds for visible defects, and report conditions outside the drawing or procedure requirements.

· Weld carbon steel, stainless steel or aluminum only as assigned and within demonstrated qualifications. Perform TIG welding when required by the job and qualified to do so.

· Clean completed assemblies and remove spatter or sharp edges as specified without damaging welds, surfaces or required dimensions.

Quality Responsibilities

· Follow Ameritex’s quality management system, approved work instructions and customer requirements applicable to the assigned work.

· Confirm that drawings, work orders and procedures are the current approved revision. Record proposed redlines through the company’s change process; do not make unauthorized design changes.

· Maintain material, part and job identification and any required traceability throughout fabrication. Protect identification when components are moved or processed.

· Use measuring equipment suitable for the required tolerance and verify calibration or verification status where required. Report damaged or suspect equipment.

· Complete required production, dimensional inspection and traceability records accurately. Present work for required inspection before covering joints or advancing to the next operation.

· Identify and segregate nonconforming parts or assemblies according to company procedure. Notify the supervisor and Quality, and perform repairs or rework only as authorized.

· Participate in required training and competency evaluations. Report recurring defects and suggest practical ways to reduce rework and improve fit-up.

Safety and Equipment Responsibilities

· Follow shop safety rules and required practices for welding, hot work, grinding, ventilation and personal protective equipment.

· Inspect tools and welding equipment before use, report unsafe conditions and maintain an orderly work area.

· Move and position assemblies using approved handling methods. Operate cranes, hoists, forklifts or rigging equipment only when trained and authorized.

Ameritex Machine and Fabrication, established in 2004, is unmatched in the metal fabrication industry. Our exceptional service speaks for itself through our rapid expansion built solely on word-of-mouth advertising. We are here when you need us and will do everything in our power to meet your deadlines.

We have built a team of personnel that is continuously improving what they do every day so that our customers can reap the rewards. Safety, Quality, and Delivery goals are always changing to keep us moving forward while selfless dedication to getting the job done makes us stand out in any crowd.