Fitter/Welder

Fitter/Welder

Fitter Welder Location: Fort Worth, TX Pay: $27–$34/hour Schedule: 6:00 AM–2:45 PM, Day Shift Job Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire Overtime: Not required, but available Start Date: August 17, 2026

Job Summary: We are hiring an experienced Fitter Welder III for a manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, TX. The ideal candidate will have experience with Flux-Core (FCAW) and MIG/Hard Wire (GMAW) welding, metal fabrication, fit-up, and reading blueprints and weld symbols. This position involves fitting and welding metal components to specifications while maintaining quality, safety, and production standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform FCAW (Flux-Core) and GMAW (MIG/Hard Wire) welding in horizontal and vertical positions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and weld symbols.
• Fit, lay out, tack, and weld metal components according to specifications.
• Use cutting torches and plasma torches to cut and prepare metal.
• Heat form and dress metal parts using hand tools, torches, and welding equipment.
• Inspect weldments and ensure work is built accurately and to print.
• Follow welding procedures, production instructions, and supervisor direction.
• Complete production routers and required documentation.
• Safely operate welding and fabrication equipment.
• Identify and communicate technical or production issues to the supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Cross-train and assist with other fabrication duties as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of welding/fabrication experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with FCAW and GMAW welding processes.
• Familiarity with SMAW (Stick) welding.
• Experience with welding equipment used in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication blueprints and weld symbols.
• Experience with metal layout, fit-up, and weldment inspection.
• Experience using cutting and plasma torches.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication skills and English proficiency.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, preferred.

Welding Test An on-site welding/fitment test is required before an offer is extended. Candidates will be asked to:

• Cut a piece of metal using a cutting torch.
• Reattach the piece while maintaining required dimensions.
• Complete one weld using Flux-Core wire (FCAW).
• Complete one weld using Hard Wire/MIG (GMAW).

Candidates should plan for approximately 2 hours for the interview and testing process. Required for the test: Long sleeves, long pants, steel-toed shoes/boots, and safety glasses.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass a GMAW/FCAW performance qualification test within 30 days of employment.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Medical screening may be required.
• Must be available to start promptly if selected.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, twist, reach, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Must be comfortable working around heat, noise, and welding fumes.
• Must follow all safety and HSE requirements.

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a hands-on Fitter Welder who can read blueprints and weld symbols, accurately fit and fabricate metal, and confidently weld using Flux-Core and MIG/Hard Wire processes. Strong candidates will have excellent attention to detail, good attendance, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.