Fitter

Fitter/Fabricator

This role focuses on reading and interpreting blueprints, accurately fitting and aligning steel components, and preparing materials for welding in a custom fabrication shop. You ensure precise layout, fit-up, and assembly of metal structures while maintaining high quality and dimensional standards in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret detailed blueprints and drawings to perform accurate layout and fit-up of steel components.
• Lay out, align, and fit metal components prior to welding, ensuring correct dimensions and tolerances.
• Use tape measures, gauges, squares, calipers, and other measuring tools to achieve precise fit-up.
• Prepare materials for fabrication, including cutting, grinding, beveling, and cleaning surfaces.
• Position, clamp, and secure parts to ensure accurate and stable assembly prior to welding.
• Inspect fit-ups and assemblies to verify they meet quality, structural, and dimensional requirements.
• Work closely with welders and other team members to complete custom fabrication projects according to specifications.
• Perform fitting work on steel for a blueprint reading and fit-up test as part of the qualification process.
• Handle and operate hand tools and fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while following shop safety practices.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings, including passing a blueprint reading test.
• Strong fitting skills on steel, including layout, alignment, and preparation of components for welding.
• 35 years of experience in fitting and fabrication, including blueprint reading and structural fit-up.
• Hands-on experience with MIG welding in a fabrication or structural environment.
• Experience working with flux core welding processes.
• Proficiency using hand tools and fabrication tools such as tape measures, gauges, squares, and calipers.
• Previous experience working in a custom weld shop or similar fabrication environment.
• Ability to inspect and verify fit-ups and assemblies against quality and dimensional standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• TIG welding experience is a strong plus, but not required.
• Experience in structural fabrication and assembly work.
• Comfort working with various welding processes and adapting to custom project requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with welders and other shop personnel.

Why Work Here?

You join a small, hands-on fabrication shop where your craftsmanship and fitting expertise directly shape custom projects for a variety of clients. The environment offers steady first-shift hours, the opportunity to work on diverse and interesting builds, and the chance to grow your skills across multiple welding and fabrication processes. You work closely with a tight-knit team that values precision, reliability, and pride in quality workmanship.

Work Environment

This role is based in a small custom fabrication and welding shop focused on made-to-order projects. The position operates on a first shift schedule, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The facility is not climate controlled, so temperatures can vary with the seasons, and the environment can be dusty and loud at times due to fabrication and welding activities. You work with steel components, MIG and flux core welding processes, and a range of hand tools and measuring equipment. Appropriate work attire and protective gear are required to ensure safety and comfort in this active shop setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Albany, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Albany, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2026.