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Structural Fitter / Welder

Gulf Island & Englobal · gulfisland.com
HoustonMid level2+ yrs
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Structural fitting and welding.

AWS

Details

Found
30 d ago · posted 2026-08-26
Location
Houston, TX, US

Full description

Description Main Purpose: The Structural Combo Fitter / Welder assembles structural framework, components and materials such as angle iron, I-beams and other steel components within our Englobal Fabrication and Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Integration Shop. Essential Functions: • Lay out, position, align and fit together fabricated parts of structural metal products according to blueprint and layout specifications • Use various processes including GMAW (Mig), FACW (Flux Core) and / or SMAW (Stick) • Maintain a positive work atmosphere by functioning and communicating in an effective manner with customers, coworkers, clients and supervisors • Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of area • Work in a safe and conscientious manner • Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor including but not limited to, cleaning, trash/ scrap removal and other production related jobs • Assist in yearly audited inventory process • Perform basic crane operation • Properly fit mill to bear stiffeners • Operate various pieces of grinding equipment for extended periods • Operate cutting and heating torches and perform accurate simple heat corrections • Check camber and sweep tolerances of girders and beams with minimal assistance and be able to effectively make necessary corrections per pertinent codes and specifications • Tack weld in all positions using multiple welding processes • Grind parts, torque bolts and operate mechanical and manual cutting equipment • Produce a finished product that meets recognized standards, codes and customer expectations by maintaining quality procedures and practices within the guidelines of AWS D1.5 fitting tolerances • Identify potential hazards and make necessary corrections • Read and interpret weld symbols on shop drawings and prints and apply information accordingly • Perform other duties assigned by supervisor Requirements Physical Requirements: • Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing • Turning, twisting, bending and balancing • Pushing, pulling and reaching • Must be able to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds Job Requirements: • 2+ years experience in structural welding and fitting • Must be able to pass a structural fitter test (45 degree cut out I Beam with torch) • Must be able to pass a structural welder test (3G on 1/2” carbon steel plate, MIG & FLUX) • Knowledge of AWS D1.5 fitting tolerances • Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen • Must be able to pass a background check Desirable Experience, Education and Training: • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Tools, Equipment and Technology: • Structural fitting tools, structural welding tools, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) etc. Environmental Conditions: 80 to 90% of the work activities are performed indoors within our Englobal Fabrication and I&E Integration Shop. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet and dry conditions, dust, mud etc. Englobal a Gulf Island Company will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Englobal a Gulf Island Company, must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Englobal a Gulf Island Company, will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Englobal a Gulf Island Company is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Englobal a Gulf Island Company, employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Englobal a Gulf Island Company. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Englobal a Gulf Island Company, hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means. #IND25

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