Fitter Job Description
Fitter
provides inspections, revisions and maintenance of the equipment according to the regulations for operation and maintenance and ensures the elimination of the identified deficiencies and defects.
Fitter Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective fitter job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included fitter job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Performs routine maintenance on various types of equipment and improves equipment for the maximum efficiency such as Split system DX units, Packaged HVAC units, Chillers, boilers, pumps, in commercial/industrial facilities
Perform any other work related tasks and duties in accordance with the business needs
If you have shown ability in the area of on site breakdowns/inspections you may be provided with a Company vehicle to carry out your duties
Report to and follow work instructions from, the supervisor/manager and/or liaise with and follow instruction from the site project team
Take responsibility for works conducted on our specialist overhead line large plant and equipment, ensuring it is serviced and maintained in line with legislation and manufacturers requirements and agreed service level intervals
Maintain, fault find and repair specialised plant & equipment
Tidy and maintain clean and orderly work and work areas
Have experience in the servicing and maintenance of large diesel driven plant, including hydraulics and electrical system
Have the ability to carry out fault finding and diagnostics on large diesel driven plant
Have experience of working in an operational environment
Fitter Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Fitter
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: OSHA, FCAW, GMAW, NCCER, EPA, NICET, N2
Education for Fitter
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the fitter job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Education, General Education, Supervision, Technical, Associates, Welding, Manufacturing, Department of Education, Construction, Finance
Skills for Fitter
Desired skills for fitter include:
Job site safety ability to complete a company specific safety orientation
Nurturing great relationships
Products and services we offer
You will be a pivotal contact for our customers
System operation
Study of building plans / working drawings
According to specifications
Use and operation of fillet and groove welding equipment
Pneumatics
Electronics and electricity
Desired experience for fitter includes:
NCCER certification in Instrument highly preferred and must have state driver license
You will hold an IPAF operators PAL card although an IPAF Demonstrators PAL card is preferable
Technical understanding of UK Platforms products and hire equipment
Attention to detail, strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
Possess a minimum of a Nitec or ITE in general maintenance works, mechanical engineering, or relevant
Good working attitudes and willing to learn
Fitter Examples
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a fitter. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for fitter
- Responsible for highlighting any non-conformance to the Process Team Leader
- Adhering to the requirements of the GKNAF Quality Procedures
- To hold first party inspection approval (M02 status is subject to obtaining A stamp approval)
- Responsible for ensuring all work is undertaken in a safe manner and in line with
- Coordinating the execution of inspection and testing of pressure safety valves
- Coordinating the execution of inspection and testing of pressure equipment for re-certification
- Make judgements on conditions of pressure equipment
- Repair of pressure equipment and pressure safety valves
- Follow the quality manual
- Liaise with clients to maintain 100% satisfaction
Qualifications for fitter
- Valid class 3 driving licence
- With 3 years or more working experiences
- Able to work in a waste environment
- Knowledge of quality and safety rules awareness of environmental requirements
- Minimum Senior Certificate
- Qualified Fitter
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of fitter. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for fitter
- Monitor resources so that customer’s needs are met in a safe, accurate and timely manner
- Complete general administration duties such as reporting, logistics and purchasing
- Executes specialized tasks
- Electrical and fitting, repairs and refurbishments to various industrial type water pumps
- Testing of various industrial type water pumps
- Repair and final reporting and assembly checklists
- Other electrical / fitting duties as required
- Identification of opportunities to exploit our competitive advantage through delivery of superior quality and reliability
- Communication and collaboration with our machine shop, welding and quality teams to assure quality products are produced every time
- Travel to customer sites to provide onsite repairs and testing
Qualifications for fitter
- N3 or Higher
- Positively copes with change
- Motivated by the challenge of new work
- Matric, N3 and Trade Test
- Minimum of 5 years experience within a mechanical field and Seamer equipment
- PLC, SCADA Siemens or Rockwell Advantageous
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Our company is looking for a fitter. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for fitter
- Dogger/ Rigger / Forklift license
- HR license
- Undertake planned maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of the SITTs, MPVs, and associated modules
- Work as part of a close-knit team who are customer focused and thrive on operational success
- Adhere to a Safety Critical Assessment Process for the maintenance of all equipment
- Ensure all operational tasks are adhered to in accordance with internal and external policies and standards
- Undertake training as required to achieve and maintain the required competencies
- Ensure that all work is efficiently planned, controlled and undertaken to the standards set down by the client and UGL
- The position requires a strong focus on customer needs, ensuring compliance with the company’s policies, procedures and production targets
- Improve output, quality and delivery performance while ensuring maximum efficiencies are achieved at the lowest possible cost
Qualifications for fitter
- Computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP and AMM)
- The ability to read and interpret blue prints to properly fit products
- The ability to work in a timely and expeditiously manner to deliver an on-time result without errors
- Vocational training in alterations is preferred
- Drivers license - encase you are require to go offsite - e.g client sites
- Competent in the use of pressure testing equipment (Hydrostatic)
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a fitter. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for fitter
- Inspect and interpret drawings and specifications and determine method of Manufacture and standards required
- Carry out alignment procedures in accordance with specific instructions
- Testing of plant, equipment and service and installing circuit breakers, transformers and disconnectors and other primary and secondary assets
- Ensuring that all the job related documentation is carried to site and identifying the on-site hazards and taking necessary measures
- Reviewing equipment and primary plant, reporting necessary repairs and their estimated cost
- Evaluate operational characteristics of gas-fired appliances and associated equipment, ie fuel line flex connectors, vents
- Performs other duties that may be reasonably required
- Undertake gas servicing, repairs, testing, heating installation and maintenance work in a variety of contracts, to provide high quality, ‘right first time’, cost effective building services to the business and its customers
- Undertake gas fitting and associated work as directed
- Liaise with other employees of the Company as necessary in order to complete specified work
Qualifications for fitter
- Experience in NDT (MT/PT) or Vessel Inspection (AICIP certified would be highly advantageous)
- Mechanical fitting experience advantageous
- Demonstrated experience in the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Confined space entry ticket
- Being accountable and taking responsibility
- N3 - Mechanical Engineering
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a fitter. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for fitter
- Cut, Fit and Layout Piping
- Tack weld parts together in preparation for Pressure welding
- Grind, bevel and prep joints
- Ensure pieces conform to blueprints and weld maps
- Ensure material and hours are captured and recorded
- Conduct visual checking of equipment
- Keep accurate records of activities in a prescribed manner
- Ensure all jacking equipment is kept in serviceable condition
- Follow instructions given by supervisor
- Sound knowledge and high regard to Safety, Regulations, Systems and Standards
Qualifications for fitter
- Trade Test - Accredited institution
- Minimum 3 years post trade test experience
- Industrial pump repairs experience is required
- Experience in industrial steel fittings - oil and gas preferred
- Strong math, measurement, and precision skills
- Applicants will be tested for blueprint, layout, and math during interviews