Welder Fitter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Welder Fitter
Job Description

This role focuses on performing TIG and MIG welding on a variety of assemblies, supporting a journeyman welder with fit-up and fabrication, and working with exotic materials such as alloys, stainless steel, and Inconel. You will read and interpret blueprints, use fixtures, and operate hand tools to produce high-quality welds and fabrications on site four days per week in El Cajon, CA.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW) welding on a wide range of assemblies.
• Assist a journeyman welder with fit-up and fabrication tasks according to engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols to determine weld locations, parameters, and sequence.
• Use fixtures and jigs to position and secure parts accurately for welding.
• Operate hand grinders and related tools to prepare, finish, and clean welds and components.
• Weld exotic materials, including various alloys, Inconel, and 300/400 series stainless steel.
• Weld materials of different thicknesses, including approximately .032, .060, .090, and .188 inch.
• Perform welding using back gaps and other specialized techniques as required.
• Set up welding machines, including selecting and adjusting amperage and other parameters.
• Document work performed, including type of rod or wire used, type of weld, and other relevant process details.
• Identify materials correctly and record information on travelers or job documentation.
• Fabricate parts under supervision, following specifications and quality requirements.
• Work on assigned jobs both within and adjacent to the core welding field, as needed.

• Proficiency in TIG (GTAW) welding on assemblies.
• Proficiency in MIG (GMAW) welding on assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Experience using fixtures and jigs for welding assembly and fit-up.
• Hands-on experience welding exotic materials such as alloys, Inconel, and 300/400 series stainless steel.
• Ability to weld various material thicknesses, including approximately .032, .060, .090, and .188 inch.
• Skill in operating hand grinders and similar fabrication tools.
• Capability to set up welding machines, including amperage and other settings.
• Ability to document welding work accurately, including consumables and weld types.
• Capacity to fabricate parts under supervision while following drawings and instructions.

• Ownership of a personal welding hood suitable for TIG and MIG work.
• Willingness to work on assigned jobs both inside and outside the core welding scope.
• Familiarity with identifying materials and recording them properly on travelers or job documentation.
• Comfort working with back gaps and other specialized welding techniques.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, consistent welds.
• Ability to follow direction from a journeyman welder and collaborate effectively with the team.

Join a hands-on, production-focused environment where you can strengthen your TIG and MIG welding skills while working alongside an experienced journeyman welder. You will gain exposure to exotic materials and a variety of fabrication techniques, helping you grow your technical expertise. The schedule provides a consistent daytime shift across four days per week, supporting a balanced work-life rhythm while still offering a dynamic and engaging workload.

Work Environment

This is an on-site role based in El Cajon, CA, operating on a first shift schedule from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, four days per week. The work takes place in a fabrication and welding shop environment with welding machines, fixtures, hand grinders, and other standard metalworking equipment. You will work around heat, noise, and metal fabrication activities typical of a welding facility, following all safety procedures and using appropriate protective equipment, including your own welding hood.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Cajon, CA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in El Cajon,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.