Structural Fitter / Welder

Position: Fitter / Welders

Location: Clackamas, OR

Pay

• Class A: $30 /hr (DOE and Weld Test)
• Pay based on experience and demonstrated skill level.
  
  

Schedule

• Monday-Thursday: 5:00 AM-3:30 PM
• Opportunity for overtime on Fridays.
  
  

Who We Are

Our client is hiring and experienced "Ace Fitter" for a full-time opportunity with a busy structural steel fabrication operation. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled welders and fabricators looking for long-term employment where they can apply their welding, fitting, layout, and fabrication expertise.

The ideal candidate will be heavily involved in the first stage of fabrication, independently laying out components, verifying measurements, double-checking other fitters' layouts, and ensuring dimensional accuracy using math calculations before the project moves forward.

What You'll Do

• Weld, cut, and fabricate structural steel components and assemblies.
• Lay out, mark, cut, saw, drill, punch, bolt, weld, and assemble steel components.
• Work with bars, I-beams, channels, angles, tees, plates, and other structural steel members.
• Perform FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW welding.
• Weld components in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and WPS documentation.
• Perform initial fabrication layout, ensuring components are accurately measured, marked, and positioned before fabrication begins.
• Independently verify dimensions, measurements, and layout accuracy.
• Double-check and verify layouts completed by other team members.
• Calculate and verify diagonal dimensions using basic trigonometry and a calculator.
• Understand geometric relationships and apply measurements to ensure assemblies are square, aligned, and within required tolerances.
• Calculate circumference and arc dimensions based on angles and degrees (a plus).
• Use torches, plasma cutters, and air arc equipment.
• Inspect work for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work as part of a team while following direction from the Shop Foreman.
  
  

What's In It for You?

• Monday-Thursday schedule.
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Career growth opportunities
• Opportunity to work in a rapidly expanding precision manufacturing operation
• Opportunity for Friday overtime.
• Full-time, long-term opportunity.
• Work in a skilled structural steel fabrication environment.
• Opportunity to grow your skills and advance based on ability.
  
  

What You Need to Have

• At least 5 years of welding experience.
• Proficiency with FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW.
• Structural steel welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience working with WPS procedures.
• Experience with heating and burning processes, including torches and plasma.
• Ability to understand basic weld symbols.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.
• Strong measurement, layout, and dimensional verification skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
  
  

The Musts

• Must be proficient with FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW.
• Must have structural steel fabrication experience.
• Must be comfortable welding in multiple positions.
• Must be able to read drawings and weld symbols.
• Must be able to properly use air arc/gouging equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work safely and follow company safety policies.
• Must report to work in a drug-free state.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Have extensive experience reading and interpreting complex structural steel blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Be highly proficient in performing initial layout work and establishing accurate dimensions before fabrication begins.
• Take ownership of the first stage of fabrication rather than simply fitting components that have already been laid out.
• Independently lay out structural steel components and assemblies from fabrication drawings.
• Double-check, verify, and troubleshoot layouts performed by other fitters.
• Confidently calculate and verify diagonal measurements using basic trigonometry and a calculator.
• Understand how to verify square, alignment, angles, and dimensional accuracy.
• Be comfortable calculating circumference and arc dimensions using angles and degrees (strong plus).
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify measurement or layout discrepancies before they become fabrication issues.
• Produce quality welds in at least 3 positions and 3 processes.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a weld failure rate of less than 3% on fillet and groove welds.
  
  

The ideal "Ace" candidate is a true layout and blueprint specialist who understands the entire fabrication process, can confidently perform and verify their own calculations, and can serve as a second set of eyes for the accuracy of the shop's overall layout work.

Next Steps

Please respond with an updated resume!

Call Kristian at 360-553-7223 OR Grant at 360-553-7222 to schedule an interview, or drop by for a walk-in interview!

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