FITTER

Cust-O-Fab, a leader in the design and manufacturing of shell and tube heat exchangers, vessels, towers, and other heat transfer components, in the petrochemical industry for 50 years is currently seeking a Fitter in our Beaumont location.

Class 2 Fitters are required to be safety minded, highly productive individuals who can cut, fit, and tack weld heat exchangers, vessels, and towers.

- Wear proper PPE at all times on shop floor and follow all safety protocols and procedures

- Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to ensure specifications and dimensions are met

- Fit and assemble metal components of shell & tube heat exchangers, pressure vessels and/or towers

- Perform thermal cutting using an oxyfuel cutting torch and/or a Plas-Arc machine

- Perform tack welding

- Maintain less than a 5% fit up rejection rate

- Complete assigned work within given time frame and according to specifications

- Perform other job responsibilities as assigned, which may include performing basic tasks when such a need arises

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Must be a highly safety-oriented individual

- Minimum 3 years’ experience fitting pressure vessels and/or heat exchangers

- Above average knowledge of fitting metal components to set standards and codes in the assembly and manufacturing of various types of pressure vessels and heat exchangers

- Above average knowledge and experience of thermal cutting and welding processes

- Ability to read AutoCAD prints for both required specifications as well as dimensions

- Ability to proficiently operate oxy/fuel cutting torch and Plas-Arc machine

- Ability to tack weld per code and within weld procedure requirements

- Average Math skills and an understanding of Geometry

- Ability to be a self-motivated leader who requires moderate supervision and who can safely execute a plan to make jobs happen on time within the hours given

- Ability to be a team player who can work well with others to achieve company goals

- Ability to be punctual and dependent with a willingness to work hours outside of a standard schedule when required to achieve a task or complete a project

- Must consistently maintain less than a 5% fit up rejection rate