Welder Fitter

Job Title: Welder Fitter

Job Description

This role involves assembling, fitting, and tack welding steel components using blueprints, drawings, and work orders. You will lay out and fit large steel structures, operate common fabrication equipment, and ensure all work meets quality and safety standards in a busy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fit, and tack weld steel components according to blueprints, drawings, and work orders.

• Lay out and fit large steel structures using accurate measurements and layout techniques.

• Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols to determine job requirements and welding specifications.

• Operate welding equipment, including MIG welding tools, to perform tack welding and related tasks.

• Use grinders and other common shop tools to prepare, finish, and adjust metal components.

• Operate overhead cranes and other material-handling equipment to move and position large steel parts safely.

• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality standards, dimensional tolerances, and safety requirements.

• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to complete projects efficiently and resolve production issues.

• Lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds as part of daily tasks.

Essential Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in fabrication or manufacturing environments.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols accurately.

• Proficiency with MIG welding for tack welding applications.

• Ability to use a tape measure and other measuring tools with precision.

• Experience assembling, fitting, and tack welding steel components.

• Familiarity with operating grinders and common shop tools.

• Ability to operate overhead cranes or similar material-handling equipment.

• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and perform physically demanding tasks.

• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

• Attention to detail and commitment to meeting quality and safety standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with steel and aluminum components in a fabrication or manufacturing setting.

• Experience as an assembler, welder, or fitter in an industrial environment.

• Comfort working with weld symbols and blueprint-based fabrication processes.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

• Reliability and punctuality in adhering to scheduled work hours.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable manufacturing operation where your hands-on skills and attention to detail are valued. The schedule provides predictable daytime hours during the week, supporting a consistent work-life balance. You will work alongside experienced trades professionals in a team-oriented environment that emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This role is based in a non-climate-controlled industrial manufacturing facility, where temperatures may vary with the seasons. You will work with steel and aluminum components, using MIG welding equipment, grinders, tape measures, and overhead cranes as part of daily tasks. The standard schedule is Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The environment is active and production-focused, requiring appropriate industrial attire and adherence to all safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.74 - $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 Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.