Welder/Fitter – Structural Steel Fabrication

Welder/Fitter
Location: Ashland, VA
Job Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay Rate: Starting at $23.00/hour; higher pay available depending on experience, up to $25.00/hour.
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled Welder/Fitter to perform metal fabrication and welding work in a manufacturing environment. This position involves working from engineering drawings, preparing materials, and producing accurately fitted and welded components that meet quality and production requirements.
The ideal candidate has hands-on Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and MIG welding experience, strong blueprint-reading abilities, and familiarity with fabrication and inspection tools.

Responsibilities

- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work specifications.

- Perform welding, fitting, and metal fabrication tasks according to production requirements.

- Operate welding and metalworking equipment safely and accurately.

- Inspect finished work to ensure proper measurements, quality, and specifications.

- Meet production schedules and maintain required work standards.

- Record and report completed work as required.

- Follow Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and workplace safety requirements.

- Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.

Required Qualifications

- Hands-on experience with Flux-Core MIG welding.

- Ability to pass a flat 1G welding test; 3G welding ability preferred.

- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.

- Experience using inspection and measuring tools, including micrometers, calipers, and rulers.

- Basic mathematical skills and strong attention to detail.

- Ability to use the following tools: squares, tape measures, Bessey clamps, reachovers, levels, and hammers.

- Strong communication skills and dependability.

- Commitment to quality, safety, and production standards.

Preferred Qualifications

- TIG welding experience.

- Experience working with aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, silicon, and titanium.

- Familiarity with both thin- and thick-gauge metal fabrication.

Why Apply?

- Opportunity for long-term employment through a contract-to-hire arrangement.

- First-shift schedule.

- Opportunity to work with different metal materials and fabrication processes.

- Supportive team environment.

- Opportunity to develop welding and fabrication skills.

Why Apply?
Join a team focused on quality metal fabrication, safe work practices, and long-term career opportunities. This contract-to-hire position offers the potential for continued employment and benefits.
Apply today to put your welding and fitting skills to work.