Fitter Fabricator

Shop Fitter/Fabricator

Are you a skilled metalworker looking for a hands-on role in fabrication and machining? As a Shop Fitter/Fabricator, you'll use your expertise in welding and metal fabrication to assemble components with precision, following blueprints, work orders, and instructions. This position requires proficiency in various gas metal welding techniques, as well as a strong understanding of different materials, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized metals. You'll work with welding processes such as GMAW, GTAW, SAW, and SMAW, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship in every project. A keen eye for detail, the ability to read and interpret blueprints, and knowledge of welding symbols and dimensioning are essential for success in this role. With tiered levels based on certifications and project complexity, this is a great opportunity to refine your skills, take on new challenges, and grow within the fabrication and machining industry!

There are two levels of Fitter Fabricators:

• Fitter Fabricator I Holds a variety of welding certifications and can fit and fabricate basic to moderately complex jobs.
• Fitter Fabricator II Able to fit and fabricate complex jobs and perform in a leadership capacity with an assigned welder.

This individual will have a thorough understanding of all aspects of industrial fabrication and must be proficient with the products and services offered by the company and must be flexible and willing to work extended hours as needed.

Working Conditions

• Sit, talk, hear, read, and write
• Walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Perform duties indoors in a shop setting with occasional work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of welding and fabrication experience in an Industrial Metal Shop preferred
• Must successfully complete a weld test required before employment
• Ability to pass certifications in both GMAW and GTAW welding required within 30 days
• Advanced ability in reading and interpreting blueprints to include dimensioning, welding symbols, etc.
• Proficient in the use of manual plasma cutter and oxyfuel cutting torch
• Possess advanced knowledge of metal plate types (steel, aluminum, stainless, galvanized, etc.) sizes, and shapes (beams, channels, angles, pipe, flat bar, etc.)
• Experience with the use of an overhead crane
• Valid driver's license is required

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company's Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

AAP/EEO Statement This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.

ADA Statement Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Min USD $20.00/Hr.

Max USD $32.00/Hr.

Shift Differential (if working 2nd shift)