Fitter / Fabricator (Steel / FCAW Welding)

Fitter / Fabricator (Steel / FCAW Welding)

Location: Varies
Full-Time | Direct Hire
Competitive Pay Based on Experience + Benefits (where applicable)

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Fitter/Fabricators with strong structural steel and welding capabilities to join growing fabrication and manufacturing teams. This role involves hands-on work with heavy steel components, blueprint-driven fabrication, and welding in a fast-paced production or job shop environment.

Ideal candidates are skilled trades professionals who take pride in precision work, safety, and producing high-quality finished steel assemblies.

What You'll Do

• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication schematics
• Layout, position, align, and fit steel components for welding and assembly
• Perform FCAW (flux-core), MIG, and/or Stick welding on structural steel
• Tack and weld components into complete assemblies or subassemblies
• Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments to ensure accuracy
• Verify dimensions and tolerances to meet engineering specifications
• Move materials using cranes, hoists, forklifts, and rigging equipment
• Straighten or adjust steel components using heat and mechanical methods
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to meet production goals

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in steel fabrication, structural welding, or fitting
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Hands-on welding experience (FCAW required; MIG and Stick preferred)
• Strong fitting, layout, and assembly skills for heavy steel components
• Experience working with steel plate, structural steel, or heavy fabrication
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment
• Basic math skills for layout and fabrication accuracy
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in physically demanding environments
• Experience with cranes, rigging, or material handling is a plus

Work Environment

• Industrial fabrication or manufacturing shop setting
• May include exposure to heat, noise, sparks, and heavy machinery
• Safety-first culture with PPE requirements and structured procedures
• Fast-paced, production-driven environment with quality expectations

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation varies by employer and experience level but typically includes:

• Competitive hourly pay ($24–$29/hr typical range depending on skillset)
• Overtime opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (where applicable)
• 401(k) options (role dependent)
• Paid time off and holidays (where applicable)
• Long-term career growth in skilled trades and manufacturing

Nice-to-Have

• AWS or equivalent welding certifications
• Experience with heavy structural steel fabrication
• Crane or rigging certification
• Experience in high-production or job shop environments

Why This Type of Role

These positions offer stable, hands-on career paths in essential industries like heavy manufacturing, steel fabrication, construction support, and industrial production. Skilled welders and fabricators are consistently in demand and play a critical role in keeping large-scale infrastructure and manufacturing projects moving.