Structural Fitter

Your Job

The shop located in Katy, TX has an opening for a Structural Fitter.

Our Team

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with an expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries.

OPD is part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries.

Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and ability to successfully execute projects.

OPD has a key advantage in being able to supply construction services as well as engineering/procurement.

This enables clients to have a ''one stop shop'' for the overall project, providing increased efficiency and avoiding potential interface problems.

OPD's industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention have made us a preferred partner to our customers and our tight knit, highly productive, team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.

What You Will Do

Core responsibilities for a Structural Fitter include:


* Read and interpret structural drawings.


* Measure and cut beams to length.


* Lay out points specified on drawings for drilling holes holding minimum 1/8" tolerance.


* Fit and align plates and clips to beam column holding 1/8" tolerance.


* Must be able to work with minimal supervision.


* Ability to work safely and accurately.

We expect all shop employees to:


* Actively participate in a strong safety culture.


* Recognize safety hazards and risks.


* Participate in onsite safety meetings.


* Follow OPD safety policies and procedures.


* Be aware of changing conditions in a shop environment.


* Be on time each day ready for work.


* Display a positive attitude and can work in a team environment.

Some physical demands of being a Structural Fitter include:


* Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs.


* Standing for extended periods of time up to 11 hours per day.


* Moving the entire body.

Considerable use of arms, legs, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.


* Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* At least 2 years of structural fitting or similar experience.


* Must be able to read and derive dimensions and quantity of material on structural drawings.


* Must have experience using a grinder and drill.


* Proficiency with oxy/acetylene hand cutting torch and track torch.

Other Job Requirements:


* Must be able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week.


* Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job.


* Must be able and willing to attend mandatory safety meetings.


* Must be a safety role model.

What Will Put You Ahead


* 4 or more years of experience as a structural fitter or similar.


* Previous experience in a fabrication sh...