{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fa0c5264eb2df971f6d9acdf","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fa0c5264eb2df971f6d9acdf","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fa0c5264eb2df971f6d9acdf","title":"FITTER","description":"Description:\nDepartment: Shop Operations\nFLSA Status: Non-Exempt\nGrade/Level:\nJob Type: Regular\nWork Schedule: Flexible Schedule\nJob Status: Full Time\nReports To: Shop Foreman\nAmount of Travel Required: None\nPositions Supervised: None\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nResponsible for fitting structural and miscellaneous steel as needed to complete a job or jobs in a quality and productive manner. Must be able to read and understand blueprints and use bevel, combination squares, operate overhead cranes. Must be able to properly handle materials (flipping and rolling). 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