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.
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 callipers.