Fitter- 1st Shift

Summary of Position

Responsible for constructing steel, aluminum and Invar 36 parts using a MIG and/or TIG process.

Essential Functions

• Read and interpret blueprints and/or drawings
• Fabricate fixtures, jigs, special tooling and components
• Keep work area clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities
• Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency

• Any other duties assigned by management

Required Skills, Education & Experience

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered.  Typical qualifications would be:

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED required
• Minimum 1 year of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience with MIG and TIG welding
• Knowledge of tools, including their designs and uses
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and tape measures
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22.C.F.R. § is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively handle tasks in a fast paced environment
• Able to work varied shifts, overtime and weekends when necessary
• Has confidence in leading processes, projects and looks for opportunities
• Ability to work with management team to help drive performance of location

Travel

None

Working Conditions

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles.
• The employee may be exposed to vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands.
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understanding that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk & stand for short periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35 pounds, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').