Structural Steel Fitter / Welder

Job Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire

Pay: Up to $25.00/hour, depending on experience

Current Openings

• Structural Steel Fitter – 1st Shift: 1 opening | Up to $25.00/hour
• Structural Steel Fitter – 2nd Shift: 1 opening | Up to $25.00/hour + $3.00/hour shift differential
• Structural Steel Welder/Fitter – 1st Shift: 1 opening | Up to $25.00/hour
• 2nd Shift: The 2nd Shift Fitter position includes a $3.00/hour shift differential, bringing the potential rate to $28.00/hour, depending on experience.

Position Summary

Join a structural steel fabrication team as a Fitter or Welder/Fitter, depending on your experience. You'll work from drawings to prepare, align, assemble, and weld steel components while maintaining required quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications before beginning fabrication.
• Measure and lay out structural steel components for assembly.
• Position and align steel members to achieve proper fit-up.
• Assemble structural steel components prior to welding.
• Perform Flux Core welding when working in the Welder/Fitter role.
• Set up and operate a track torch.
• Properly use, maintain, and care for welding and fabrication equipment.
• Inspect dimensions, alignment, fit, and completed work for accuracy.
• Communicate with supervisors and other team members to maintain production schedules.
• Keep the work area organized and follow required safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of structural steel fabrication experience required.
• Experience as a Structural Steel Fitter, Welder/Fitter, Structural Welder, or similar role.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and technical drawings.
• Hands-on experience with structural steel layout, fitting, and assembly.
• Knowledge of welding processes, equipment, and materials.
• Ability to set up and use a track torch.
• Ability to perform Flux Core welding and pass a pre-employment welding test.
• AWS or other welding certification preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices.