Fitter Executive at Somotex Limited

Job Description

• Fits and assembles structural frameworks and housings from materials, such as angle iron, I-beams, and plate steel, using hand tools and welding equipment and following blueprint specifications: Examines blueprints and materials list to obtain parts specifications.
• Lays out parts dimensions on worktable, using square, chalk line, and soapstone.
• Tack-welds scrap metal to outline to provide jig for assembly.
• May heat parts with acetylene torch and bend them in vise, on anvil, or around stakes mounted in table.
• Tack-welds fitted parts together or directs Fitter Helper to tack-weld parts.
• May heat parts with acetylene torch and dip parts in cyanide bath to harden.
• Periodically compares dimensions of assembly to blueprint specifications, using square, rule, and calipers.
• Works to tolerances of.
• May anneal parts with acetylene torch to remove stresses of welding.
• May fasten parts together with acetylene torch and brazing rod.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an SSCE/OND
• 2-4 years’ experience in fitting machines.

Special Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Independence
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good team working skills