Welder Fitter

This role involves performing TIG and MIG welding on a variety of assemblies, supporting a journeyman welder with fit-up and fabrication, and working from blueprints to produce high-quality welded components. You will work with exotic materials and various thicknesses while using fixtures, weld symbols, and proper documentation practices to ensure consistent, traceable results on-site in El Cajon, CA.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG and MIG (GTAW and GMAW) welding on a wide range of assemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Assist a journeyman welder with fit-up and fabrication tasks, including positioning and aligning components prior to welding.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and travelers to determine welding requirements, materials, and sequence of operations.
• Use fixtures and appropriate setup techniques to hold parts in place and maintain alignment during welding.
• Operate hand grinders and related tools to prepare joints, clean welds, and finish welded components as required.
• Weld exotic materials, including alloys, Inconel, and 300/400 series stainless steel, while following proper procedures for each material type.
• Weld materials of different thicknesses, including .032, .060, .090, and .188, ensuring proper penetration and weld quality for each thickness.
• Apply welding techniques using back gaps and other methods as specified to achieve strong, consistent welds.
• Set up welding machines, including adjusting amperage and other parameters, to match the requirements of each job.
• Document work accurately, including recording the type of rod used, weld type, materials, and other relevant details for traceability.
• Identify materials correctly and record them on travelers or job documentation to ensure proper tracking and quality control.
• Fabricate parts under supervision, following instructions and feedback to improve technique and efficiency.
• Work on assigned jobs both within and adjacent to the welding field, contributing to related tasks as needed to support production.

• Hands-on experience performing TIG and MIG welding on assemblies.
• Proficiency in GTAW and GMAW welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Experience using fixtures to position and hold parts during welding.
• Skill in welding exotic materials such as alloys, Inconel, and 300/400 series stainless steel.
• Ability to weld different material thicknesses, including .032, .060, .090, and .188.
• Experience setting up weld machines, including amperage and other parameters.
• Competence in operating hand grinders for weld preparation and finishing.
• Ability to document work accurately, including recording rods used, weld types, and materials.
• Capability to identify materials and record them on travelers or job documentation.
• Willingness to work on assigned jobs inside and outside the core welding field.
• Ability to fabricate parts under supervision and follow detailed instructions.
• Ownership of a welding hood suitable for daily use.

• Experience welding using back gaps and other specialized welding techniques.
• Background working with a variety of alloys and stainless steel grades in a production environment.
• Familiarity with shop travelers and structured documentation processes.
• Comfort working closely with journeyman welders and following guidance to refine skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds and fabrications.

You will join a production environment that values craftsmanship, consistency, and continuous learning, giving you the opportunity to refine your welding skills alongside experienced professionals. The schedule offers a concentrated workweek with long weekends built in, supporting a better work-life balance. You will gain exposure to exotic materials, varied thicknesses, and advanced welding techniques, helping you expand your technical capabilities and build a strong, versatile welding career.

Work Environment

This position is based on-site in El Cajon, CA, working primarily with TIG and MIG welding processes on exotic materials such as alloys, Inconel, and 300/400 series stainless steel. You will use welding machines, fixtures, hand grinders, and standard fabrication tools in a shop environment focused on precision and quality. The role follows a 1st shift weekend schedule, Friday through Sunday, from 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with additional compensated hours to reach a 40-hour workweek. The environment emphasizes safe, organized, and documented work practices, with clear travelers and instructions guiding each job.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Cajon, CA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in El Cajon,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.

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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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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