Welder And Fitter

Job Title: Fitter & Welder

Job Description

We are seeking skilled Fitters/Fabricators to join our team in a leading steel fabrication facility. The role involves reading blueprints and tape measures to build layouts and perform tack welding. You will be responsible for fitting heavy and mild steel, as well as assembling, aligning, and preparing structural steel components for welding.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints to understand dimensions and assembly requirements.

• Lay out and position steel components such as beams, columns, and plates using tools like tape measures and levels.

• Utilize fabrication tools including torches, grinders, clamps, and cranes.

• Prep parts by taking them off machines and laying them out based on blueprints.

• Perform assembly and tack welding before welders finalize the welds.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of heavy industrial fabrication and fitting experience on structural steel.

• Proficiency in reading blueprints and welding symbols.

• Ability to independently lay out and tack weld.

Why Work Here?

This position offers steady work in a professional fabrication environment producing large-scale structural steel for high-profile construction projects. Welders gain exposure to complex assemblies, modern equipment, and a team-driven culture that values craftsmanship, safety, and accountability. The organization provides long-term stability, pride in the finished product, and opportunities to grow skills within structural steel fabrication.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.