Contract Welder-Fitter: Pipe Fabrication & Precision Welds

Aerotek; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a skilled Welder-Fitter for a contract position based in Seattle, WA. The role requires performing pipe-fitting tasks, reading complex blueprints, and delivering x-ray quality welds using SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW.

You will operate cranes, forklifts, and rigging to assemble piping systems. The ideal candidate has at least five years of welding and fitting experience, strong reading of blueprints, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Five years of journey-level welding and fitting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Proficiency in SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW welding operations.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe fitting duties such as cutting, prepping, layout, and fitting of all types of pipes and materials.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
• Communicate technical specifications to welders and helpers.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure them for welding.
• Assemble parts through bolting and riveting.
• Complete weld maps as required.
• Fabricate threaded piping systems.
• Conduct various testing on equipment and piping systems, including steam, hydro, and pneumatic testing.
• Deliver x-ray quality welds on pipe, plate, tanks, and structural steel using SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW welding operations.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

SMAW GTAW GMAW FCAW

English communication

Rigging/Crane operation

Tools

Cranes

Forklifts

Rigging

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a skilled Welder-Fitter for a contract position based in Seattle, WA. The role requires performing pipe-fitting tasks, reading complex blueprints, and delivering x-ray quality welds using SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW.

You will operate cranes, forklifts, and rigging to assemble piping systems. The ideal candidate has at least five years of welding and fitting experience, strong reading of blueprints, and excellent English communication.