Blueprint Fitter/Welder, Custom Fabrication

Express Saint Louis; Pevely (MO); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Express Saint Louis is seeking a skilled Welder/Fabricator to read blueprints and lay out structural tubing, assembling high-precision welded assemblies from prints. You will verify dimensions and fit throughout the process, ensuring squareness and alignment while welding.

This role emphasizes non-repetitive, custom builds with a strong focus on craftsmanship and quality in a shop environment. The position is full-time and on-site in Pevely, MO, offering hourly pay of $20.00–$25.00 depending on

Formación

• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and prints.
• Accurate measurement and basic shop math for layouts.
• Experience fitting and assembling structural or fabricated components.

Responsabilidades

• Interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and measurements.
• Lay out and assemble structural tubing and fabricated components.
• Fit multiple sections and weld to create finished assemblies.
• Measure, align, and square components before and during welding.
• Maintain an orderly, safe work area.

Conocimientos

Read blueprints

Layout parts

Fit structural tubing

Welding/fabrication

Shop math

Tape measure use

Visualize assemblies

Descripción del empleo

Blueprint Fitter/Welder, Custom FabricationRole SnapshotLocation: Pevely, MOSchedule: Full-TimePay: $20.00–$25.00/hour, depending on experienceOwn end-to-end fabrication work—reading prints, laying out parts, fitting structural tubing, and welding unique assemblies. This is not repetitive production welding; every build demands problem-solving and precision.Why This RoleBuild complete assemblies from individual cut materials using detailed drawings.Exercise independence—work from prints with limited supervision.Apply craftsmanship: fit-up, alignment, and squareness are central to success.Variety of projects—no same weld, same part, all day.What You’ll DoInterpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and measurements.Lay out and assemble structural tubing and fabricated components.Fit multiple sections together and perform welds to create finished assemblies.Measure, align, and square components before and during welding.Verify dimensions/fit at every stage; adjust to meet specifications.Keep an orderly, safe work area.Must-HavesPrevious welding and/or metal fabrication experience.Experience fitting and assembling structural or fabricated components.Ability to read and work confidently from blueprints/fabrication prints.Accurate tape measure skills and solid basic shop math.Ability to visualize how pieces come together as a finished assembly.Knowledge of fit-up, alignment, and maintaining squareness.Comfort with structural tubing and similar materials.Quality-first approach suited to non-repetitive, custom builds.Great Fits Typically Come FromWelder/Fabricator, Fitter/Welder, Structural Fabricator, Fabrication Welder, Welding Assembler roles.Custom fabrication, structural fabrication, equipment manufacturing, or environments where welders build full assemblies from prints.What Makes It DifferentYou won’t be stuck on a single weld or part. You’ll bring drawings to life—transforming raw materials into completed, spec-accurate welded assemblies from start to finish.