Welder/Fitter

About Patriot Erectors, LLC.

Patriot Erectors is a full-service, AISC Certified Steel Fabricator and AISC Advanced Steel Erector. Founded in 1991, the company is located just west of Austin, Texas, with a modern 60,000-square-foot fabrication facility. With quality employees and the equipment required to handle complicated structures, Patriot strives to provide exceptional customer service to fabricate and erect structural steel facilities and non-building steel structures, focusing on quality, safety, and immense pride in every project.

At Patriot Erectors, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on our customers, employees, stakeholders, and communities. We believe in fostering self-reliance and respecting the interdependent elements of our business. Our mission is to fabricate and erect steel products that meet or exceed customer requirements without defects or accidents. We pursue a deeper understanding of market, customer, and employee needs, and we embrace values such as Safety, Teamwork, Ethics, Enthusiasm, and Leadership in all our operations.

Company Vision: Recognize a Need & Fulfill It. We actively seek steel-related opportunities, embracing challenges to deliver mutually respected, mutually beneficial outcomes. This approach supports continual growth and development for our employees and stakeholders

The right candidate for this position is someone with extensive experience in Safety who will support our projects. This person will constantly be responsible for successfully integrating safety initiatives into the functional operation of the different projects by maintaining processes and procedures to prevent injuries and violations of the law or company policies and minimize the environmental impact of our operations.

About the role

As a Fitter/Fabricator, you will play a crucial role in our operations, assembling and fitting structural, plate, and mechanical materials into various assemblies. You'll work closely with the Shop Superintendent and other team members to ensure high-quality production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble and Fit: Work with structural forms like frames, bridge parts, beams, and columns.
• Blueprint Mastery: Read and interpret blueprints to plan fitting operations.
• Precision Work: Use your fitter skills to layout and fit detail parts accurately.
• Quality Assurance: Verify the accuracy of fit-ups before inspection.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: Extensive experience in fitting and fabricating is essential.
• Education: High school diploma or GED, plus 12 months of training or equivalent experience.
• Skills: Proficiency in reading shop drawings, high motivation, and the ability to work independently.
• Certifications: Current welding and OSHA certifications are required.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Work in a non-climate-controlled production/manufacturing setting.
• Growth Opportunities: We value continual improvement and encourage learning new tools and techniques.
• Physical Activity: Stay active with tasks that require standing, walking, lifting up to 75 pounds, and more.

What we offer:

• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Safety equipment provided
• 8 hours of paid volunteering time
• Wellness initiatives, including Nivati EAP services

Growth Opportunities: At Patriot Erectors, we believe in investing in our employees' professional development. We offer continuous learning opportunities, including Udemy training courses and leadership training for managers. Our state-of-the-art facility provides an environment where innovation and excellence thrive.

Community Initiatives: We are committed to giving back to our community through various initiatives and encourage our employees to participate in volunteer activities.

Join Us: If you are passionate about quality craftsmanship and committed to excellence, we invite you to apply and become part of the Patriot Erectors team. Together, we can make a difference in our industry and community.