Structural Steel Fabricator - Fitter Job at Kern Steel, Bakersfield, CA

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  • Kern Steel
  • Bakersfield, CA

Job Description

Kern Steel has provided Southern and Central California communities with structural steel fabrication services for over 50 years. Come join our skilled Fabrication team!

Fabricators at Kern Steel weld and/or fit up assemblies out of steel according to shop drawing specifications.

Fitters perform basic to advanced calculations, layout and fitting of large steel sub-assemblies, beams, columns, trusses, and other structural members. Form completed structures or structural frameworks per shop drawings, specifications, or other forms of instructions. The fitter will also be a proficient welder and capable of performing welding duties when needed.

Essential Job Specific Duties:
  • Verify material sizes are correct and properly prepared prior to assembly. Report any incorrect or unprepared parts to Prefab.
  • Critically review fabrication drawings prior to and during layout process.
  • Layout and fit fabricated steel assemblies and sub-assemblies.
  • Use tools and equipment including torches, forklifts, overhead cranes, carpenters' levels, laser levels, tapes, squares, grinders, and mag drills.
  • Perform welding tasks as requested by supervisor or as required due to fabrication schedule and workload demands.
  • Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
Other Job Specific Duties:
  • Must maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
  • Must maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with KSF procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Work as a team player and perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.


Requirements

Education & Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum two (2) years fitting experience on large fabricated assemblies.
  • Proficiency in the following welding procedures - FCAW Fillet Weld, CAC-G, FCAW 1F, FCAW 1G, FCAW 2F, FCAW 2G.
  • Fitting or layout experience with large assemblies.
  • Intermediate math and measurement skills (e.g., addition, subtraction, diameters), reading and comprehension.
  • Prefer applicable craft training by an approved construction trade association (e.g., ACI, BC, R.O.C.) welding programs.
  • Working knowledge of computers, smart phones, and tablets.
  • Understanding of safe work procedures for welding and fabrication shop work.
Ability to:
  • Read and understand welding symbols in shop drawings.
  • Understand and read layouts, blueprints, diagrams, work orders, and welding procedures.
  • Set up and adjust welding machine to stay within parameters of welding procedures.
  • Understand operations of welding equipment.
  • Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
  • Work independently and in a team.
Physical Requirements:
  • Work is primarily performed outside. Noise level is moderately loud to loud.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Note: this position may start as either direct hire or temp-to-hire through a temporary staffing agency.

Salary Description


$22.00 - $26.00 per hour starting pay Kern Steel

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work,

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