Fitters, Structural Metal- Precision

Lay out, position, align, and fit together fabricated parts of structural metal products preparatory to welding or riveting.

Job Task

• Aligns parts, using jack, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammer.
• Moves parts into position, manually or by hoist or crane.
• Marks reference points onto floor or face block and transposes them to workpiece, using measuring devices, squares, chalk, and soapstone.
• Gives directions to welder to build up low spots or short pieces with weld.
• Heattreats parts with acetylene torch.
• Straightens warped or bent parts, using sledge, hand torch, straightening press, or bulldozer.
• Locates reference points, using transit, and erects ladders and scaffolding to fit together large assemblies.
• Removes high spots and cuts bevels, using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torch.
• Sets up face block, jigs and fixtures.
• Examines blueprints and plans sequence of operation, applying knowledge of geometry, effects of heat, weld shrinkage, machining, and metal thickness.
• Tack welds fitted parts together.
• Positions or tightens braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolts parts in positions for welding or riveting.

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