Fitter/Welder

Fitter/WelderFitter 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, 2026Job 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 ResponsibilitiesPerform 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.Qualifications1–3 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 RequirementsMust 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.