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As a Structural Fitter, you will work in a team alongside the structural fabrication team to accurately frame structural weldments using engineering drawings.
- This is a supplemental position located at the Solar manufacturing facility located in Channelview, TX
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Perform Manual fit of structural subcomponents to achieve the requirements in the engineering drawing.
- Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe and defect free operations
- Sanding may be required to prepare and dress welds
- Use of common tools measuring and locating tools (tape measure, transit, etc)
- Use of forklifts, pallet jacks, jib and overhead cranes to move and position work pieces
- Must be able to pass structural fitter qualification test
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in a production environment
- Be available to work 1st and 2nd shift
- Ability to work overtime to support production demands
- Must be able to climb and work from ladders and scaffolds
- Ability to work well individually or in a team environment
- One (1) to three (3) years of Structural Fabrication experience
- Three (3) years or more of Structural Fabrication experience
- Good Communication Skills and strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Sick, Etc.)
- Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
- There will be cross-training and qualifications-based opportunities to earn up to an additional $2 per hour, with any night shift activity qualifying for another $3 per hour.
- Potential base salary increases from annual performance reviews
Candidates may be placed on any shift, dependent on business needs
All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any position:
Solar Turbines is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Solar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at
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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.