Job Description
Position: Fitter Welder
Pay: $25 -$28 DOE
Join a stable, growth-oriented industrial team where your welding expertise and attention to detail directly impact the quality and reliability of every project. This is a hands-on role for a skilled Fitter Welder who takes pride in precision work, safe practices, and delivering consistently high standards.
About the Role:
In this role, you will be responsible for fitting, welding, and assembling structural and pipe components to exact specifications. You will interpret blueprints and schematics, plan and execute layouts, and ensure all work meets applicable welding codes and quality requirements. Your contribution will be central to maintaining production efficiency, product integrity, and a safe working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fit, align, and assemble structural components and pipe systems according to blueprints, schematics, and layout drawings
- Perform high-quality MIG and TIG welding on a variety of materials and thicknesses
- Set up, operate, and adjust welding and cutting equipment for efficient and accurate fabrication
- Conduct precise measurements and layout work to ensure correct dimensions, tolerances, and alignment
- Fabricate and assemble components, including cutting, beveling, fitting, and tack welding prior to final welds
- Inspect welds and assemblies for defects, perform basic testing, and correct any non-conformances
- Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on welding and cutting equipment to minimize downtime
- Follow all safety procedures, including proper PPE usage, housekeeping, and safe handling of tools and materials
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Fitter Welder in a fabrication, industrial, or manufacturing environment
- Strong proficiency in MIG and TIG welding processes with consistent, high-quality results
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and layout drawings
- Solid pipefitting skills, including cutting, fitting, and aligning pipe to specification
- Competence in measurement and precision fitting using tape measures, squares, levels, and other measuring tools
- Working knowledge of welding codes, standards, and best practices for structural and pipe welds
- Experience conducting quality checks on welds and assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications
- Strong commitment to safety compliance and proper PPE usage in all work activities
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with a variety of materials (e.g., carbon steel, stainless steel, alloys)
- Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and quality documentation
- Background in heavy industrial, oil and gas, or similar regulated environments
- Ability to assist with basic fabrication planning and layout optimization
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Formal welding or fabrication training from a technical school or apprenticeship program (preferred)
- Current or prior welding certifications (e.g., AWS or equivalent) highly advantageous
- Evidence of ongoing training in safety, welding techniques, or related disciplines is beneficial
If you are a detail-focused Fitter Welder looking for a long-term opportunity to apply and grow your skills, submit your application to be considered.