Fabrication Fitter Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

We are searching for a skilled Fabrication Fitter/Welder to join our client’s team in Indianapolis, IN. In this position, you will be responsible for completing assigned welding tasks as part of a team to produce customer fabrication orders accurately and on schedule. This role emphasizes maintaining high productivity and safety standards while adhering to all company safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. Perform welding on components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
• Operate safety equipment and adhere to safe work habits to maintain a safe working environment
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies before welding using tools such as straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
• Examine workpieces for defects and measure them with straightedges or templates to ensure they meet specifications
• Weld using various materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys. Prepare surfaces by cleaning and removing contaminants
• Select and install torches, tips, filler rods, and flux according to welding specifications or the types and thicknesses of metals.
• Process Monitoring:Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent issues such as overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material
• Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan and execute welding operations
• Mark or tag materials with job numbers, piece marks, and other identifiers as required
• Detect faulty equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors. Clean or degrease parts as needed and repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts
• Fabricate products to match production specifications, including material thickness, width, length, and welding procedures
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures including PPE requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of industrial fabrication welding experience; ability to pass a weld test may be required
• Ability to read and follow blueprints and job specifications
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with welding tools and equipment
• High School diploma or GED required; vocational school or related on-the-job experience preferred
• Careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks
• Reliable and responsible, with a strong commitment to fulfilling obligations
• Flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions and tasks
• Capable of working independently and managing tasks effectively
• Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks

Employment Type & Compensation

• This is a Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire position
• Pay rate is $23.50 - $24.50 per hour, based on experience
• Application Window: Open until filled

Work Schedule

• 1st Shift | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Retirement, 401(k)
• Personal Advancement

Employer Information
This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.