Fits and assembles structural frameworks and housings from materials, such as angle iron, I-beams, and plate steel, using hand-tools and welding equipment.
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.
Positions parts in jig and files, chisels, and grinds parts, as indicated, to fit them together.
May heat parts with acetylene torch and bend them in wise, on anvil, or around stakes mounted in table.
Tack-welds fitted parts together or directs FITTER HELPER to tack-weld parts.