Fitter (Brownsville Harlingen)

Job Description

Basic job duties

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine layout and assembly procedures.
• Measure, cut, fit, and shape steel pipe and plate components using hand and power tools, including saws, torches, and plasma cutters.
• Perform layout and fitting of structural steel members including beams, columns, braces, pipes, and plates per project requirements.
• Align and fit structural and pipe steel components using welding, bolting, and riveting to ensure proper alignment and structural integrity.
• Verify dimensions and alignments of assembled components using levels, squares, and other measuring tools.
• Fabricate, install, and weld temporary support structures as needed to hold steel components in place during assembly.
• Collaborate with welders, crane operators, and other team members to coordinate workflow and ensure efficient project execution.
• Adhere to all OSHA safety rules and Company safety guidelines.
• Inspect and test completed work to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work area in a clean and organized manner.
• Working knowledge of modular fabrication practices, including shop based assembly of pre engineered structural and piping modules, interpretation of module drawings and tie in points, dimensional control, and the methods used to transport and erect completed modules at final installation sites.

Shift schedule

Based on client need. Workers will work one of two shifts: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM with a half hour lunch break, on varying days of the week from Monday through Sunday based on client need.

Minimum requirements

• Must pass pre hire drug test and medical physical.
• Must pass a written and functional test administered at the project worksite or Nelvamar worksite in Texas at the employer's expense.
• Must be able to lift and move a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be willing and able to climb and work in high places that may exceed 200 feet in height, and in confined spaces.
• These requirements are applied equally to U.S. and H 2B workers.

Wage and benefits

$13.82 per hour prevailing wage as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Foreign Labor Certification for SOC 47 2221 in the Brownsville Harlingen, TX MSA. Workers will be paid at least the highest of the federal, state, or local minimum wage and the prevailing wage. Overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours per week.

Three fourths guarantee

Nelvamar guarantees employment for a total number of work hours equal to at least three fourths of the workdays in each 12 week period of the total period of employment, beginning on the first workday after the worker's arrival.

Transportation and subsistence (H 2B applicants)

For H 2B workers, Nelvamar will provide or reimburse transportation and subsistence from the place from which the worker has come to the place of employment, after the worker completes 50 percent of the period of employment. Return transportation and subsistence will be provided or paid by Nelvamar upon completion of the period of employment, except where the worker will not return due to subsequent employment with another employer.

Tools and equipment

Nelvamar provides all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the job at no cost to the worker.