**Job Title: Fitter** **Job Description** A Fitter specializes in fitting tubular structures and reading blueprints. Currently seeking skilled fitters to fabricate, fit, and assemble the structural components of various mechanical systems. To be successful as a fitter, you should be detail-oriented, focused, and adept at interpreting blueprints. Ability to safely use hand and power tools as well as demonstrate excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. **Responsibilities** + Fitting and joining, fabricating, and repairing metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate techniques in accordance with product specifications and production schedules. + Laying out and assembling subunits or units of materials which are then welded into position by welders. + Ensuring the product is fitted to the specifications of each job and the outlined requirements consistent with the production of quality UT passable welds. + Specializing in fitting transmission power poles, Substation A-Frames, High mast poles, Highway sign poles, and other tubular structures. + Reading and comprehending complex blueprints, drawings, and chalk lines. + Playing around with and adjusting fitting based on the twist and camber of the pole. + Working on A1 Frames & 12 sided poles. + Setting up equipment, organizing, and laying out workstation appropriately. + Using welding equipment such as torches, torch tips, and Air Arc. + Using temperature sticks and welding fillet gauges. **Essential Skills** + High School Diploma or GED + 1 to 2 years fitter experience required + Overhead and the person crane experience needed + Ability to read blueprints and chalk lines + Ability to adjust fitting based on twist and camber + Knowledge of geometry (angles, degrees, pivot points) + Flux Core experience **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Firm knowledge of welding symbols, welding diagrams, blueprints/shop drawings, and/or other printed instructional material in the welding of products or parts. + Ability to use welding equipment such as torches, torch tips, and Air Arc. + Ability to work in extreme temperatures (sometimes due to season). + Ability to work additional hours, as needed. **Why Work Here?** The company provides a stable work environment with no layoffs. Employees are guaranteed to work 50 hours per week, usually working 60. The company offers a robust benefits package including 401(k) with matching, dental insurance, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, an employee assistance program, a referral program, and vision insurance. All lead men in the shop have been promoted from within the company, providing excellent career growth opportunities. **Work Environment** Heavy Industrial Steel Manufacturing facility. The environment can be cold or hot depending on the time of year, and it is non-climate controlled. Fitters will be working in conditions that can be extreme due to seasonal changes. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Haltom City, Texas. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.