Job Description

Fitter

JOB-10045283

Anticipated Start Date

Jan. 5, 2026

Location

Stockton, CA

Type of Employment

Contract

Employer Info

Our client, one of the largest structural steel fabricators and erectors across North America, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to bring their knowledge and experience in the field of commercial and preventative maintenance for heavy fabrication equipment.

Job Summary

Working for a world-class leader in building structures and bridges, a Fitter brings his/her expertise and knowledge in steel and/or bridge fabrication to build some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the commercial building, bridge, and industrial sectors. Critical to the production process, this position assembles and fits to the drawing dimensions of various structural, plate, and mechanical materials

Job Description

• Receives instructions, prints, sketches, and work orders
• Reads and interprets blueprints and plans the fitting operation
• Directs and assists in handling and spreading of material, assembling material into required relationships according to detail drawings; handling and placing detail material in assembly, placing bolts, drift pins, and other fastening devices in proper locations
• Lays out work lines or fits up jigs for positioning material when required; checks, squares, and scribes all detail connections
• Responsible for work conforming to drawings and notes thereon. 
• Cleans up material by grinding or chipping
• Burns and tack welds for assembly purposes.  Burns, copes, and bevels and straightens material. Does minor layout
• Spot paints for identification marks
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform other routine duties per management direction
• Must adhere to and follow all safety rules and PPE requirements
• The production fitter utilizes a high degree of proficiency while utilizing full skills of the trade including knowledge of blueprints and common heat reactions of structural metals
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily

Skills Required

• 1 year experience
• Looking for more of a fabricator, read blueprints, and tack weld

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required:

• Regularly required to stand and/or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach outward and above shoulders with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Frequently is required to walk and stoop, bend, kneel, squat, crouch, or crawl
• Occassionally required to climb or balance
• Must occassionally lift, carry and/or move up to 50 lbs
• Occassionally push and/or pull a maximum force of 200 ft-lb
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Mental and visual application required to interpret drawings, layout and plan work
• Good judgment in determining the best method and procedure to be followed

Specialized Knowledge

• Equipment Knowledge & Skills
  • Variety of hand tools and equipment requirements

• Language Skills
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and other employees of the organization

• Mathematical Skills
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
  • All applications necessary to adequately perform required tasks

• Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
  • Software & Technology - Position will require the frequent use of Kronos for timekeeping

Education/Training/Certifications

• High school diploma/general equivalency diploma (GED)

Additional Requirements

• Must pass fitter quiz
• Work on jobs while applying safety rules. SAFETY is always the priority one
• PPE - Hard hat, Steel-toed boots, safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, respirator, etc per requirements for position
• Work Hours: Day shift, 7:00 am - 3:30pm (overtime is available - candidate must advise upfront if they are open to working OT)

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Inside and outside environment, at times dusty, cold, hot, dirty, and noisy. Working with and around small and large equipment and materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:
  • Fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat. 
  • Frequently exposed to the risk of electrical shock. 
  • Noise level in the work environment is usually deafening.
  • Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and toxic or caustic chemicals. 

Core Competencies:

• Action-Oriented
  • Enjoys working hard; is action-oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others

• Functional / Technical skills
  • Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment

• Integrity and Trust
  • Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth appropriately and helpfully; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain

• Driven for Results
  • Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented and steadfastly pushes self and others for results

• Listening / Communicating
  • Practices attentive and active listening, has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees

Pay Rate/Salary

• $21.60 - $28.00/hr. depending on experience.

HireResource Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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