Fitter II

NABRICO Marine Products is searching for a Career Fitter in our Caruthersville, MO barge manufacturing plant.

NABRICO Marine Products is a leading U.S. manufacturer of barges that transport dry and liquid cargoes on inland waterways. NABRICO Marine Products manufactures tank barges that carry petroleum and other refined products, chemicals, fertilizer, ethanol, and other liquid cargoes. NABRICO Marine Products also manufactures dry cargo barges, including flat-deck and hopper barges that transport a variety of products, such as grain, coal, and aggregates.

As a Fitter, you’ll lay out, position, align, and fit together fabricated parts of metal according to layouts, work orders, blueprints, schematics, and sketches in preparation for welding. You will also inspect tack-welds completed by the assigned welder, or in some cases their own tack welding work, for conformance to specifications.

What you’ll do:

• Read blueprints or other specifications
• May operate overhead crane
• Measure to specifications'Cut and wash with torch (Oxy Fuel)
• Tack-Weld
• Identify parts for assembly in proper order
• Follow all safety rules and practices
• May be involved in safety committees or initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you’ll need:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience
• Basic knowledge of blueprints, diagrams, or other specification documents
• Basic fitting skills
• Must also be able to read tape measure and do simple math calculations using fractions; carpentry math desirable
• All fitters have to pass a tackers test; six-part practical test using an oxy-fuel cutting torch
• May require working above ground
• Must be able to climb ladders or stairs to reach objects; comfortable with heights.
• May require working in narrow or confined work spaces for extended periods of time
• May require extensive kneeling, bending, walking and/or standing for long periods of time
• Regular and predictable attendance is required

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