Fabrication Welder/Fitter — Build Complete Bases

Panelmatic; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. seeks a dedicated and skilled Fitter Welder. The Fitter Welder owns the complete build of a base from drawing review to final inspection. This dual-skill role reads drawing packages and delivers sound welds, progressing through tiers I–III based on skill and independence.

The role requires reading drawings, identifying BOM, laying out materials, fitting components, welding with appropriate processes, and performing final inspections to ensure quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to independently read and execute a fabrication and weld drawing package.
• Ability to lay out, drill, cut, fit, and weld structural components to drawing dimensions and tolerances.
• Ability to use measurement, layout, and inspection tools.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in bent, kneeling, or overhead positions.
• Combination Welder/Fitter I: 1–2 years of combined fitting and welding experience, or demonstrated welding experience plus completion of Panelmatic fitting training.
• Combination Welter/Fitter II: 3–5 years of combined fitting and welding experience in structural or industrial fabrication.
• Combination Welder/Fitter III: 6+ years of combined fitting and welding experience, including complex and high-precision builds.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand the drawing package before beginning work.
• Identify the Bill of Materials (BOM) and locate all required components.
• Identify the steel/material type, size, quantity, and weight, and verify they match the drawing and BOM.
• Identify and understand standard weld symbols, weld sizes and dimensions, drawing notes, general dimensions and tolerances, and miscellaneous parts and components shown in the drawing package.
• Verify material before fabrication.
• Lay out all required dimensions for lifting lugs, ground pads, holes and drilled locations, and other components identified on the drawing.
• Drill holes according to the dimensions and notes provided in the drawing package.
• Cut channel and other material as required to match the drawing.
• Properly identify and prepare the floor plate.
• Position and fit components according to the drawing.
• Ensure the assembly is square, level, properly aligned, and within required dimensions.
• Tack weld components using appropriate procedures and sequence.
• Verify dimensions and alignment before final welding.
• Correct fit-up issues before proceeding.
• Follow weld symbols, weld sizes, and drawing notes.
• Select and use the appropriate welding process and settings for the material and application.
• Weld components in the proper sequence to minimize distortion.
• Grind welds smooth where required by the drawing or work instructions.
• Cut, modify, or prepare material as necessary while maintaining drawing requirements.
• Complete all required welds and attachments.
• Identify the floor plate on the drawing package.
• Verify the floor plate size, quantity, material, and cutouts, when applicable.
• Lay out and prepare the floor plate according to drawing dimensions and notes.
• Fit and weld the floor plate according to the specified weld symbols.
• Inspect the completed base for weld quality and completeness, squareness, level, overall dimensions, component location, hole locations and sizes, floor plate dimensions and cutouts, cleanliness, and proper grinding and finishing.
• Confirm compliance with all drawing requirements.
• Identify and correct discrepancies before the base is considered complete.
• Operate shears, brake press, torches, plasma cutters, drills, and overhead cranes safely and efficiently.
• Document inspection results and complete required quality records.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas aligned with 5S principles.
• Communicate proactively with supervisors and cross-functional teams regarding materials, progress, and issues.

Skills

Drawing package interpretation

Material identification

Layout and measurement

Weld symbol interpretation

Welding proficiency

Heat/distortion control

Equipment setup

QA documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Brake press

Plasma cutter

Welding equipment

Job description

Panelmatic, Inc. seeks a dedicated and skilled Fitter Welder. The Fitter Welder owns the complete build of a base from drawing review to final inspection. This dual-skill role reads drawing packages and delivers sound welds, progressing through tiers I–III based on skill and independence.

The role requires reading drawings, identifying BOM, laying out materials, fitting components, welding with appropriate processes, and performing final inspections to ensure quality and compliance.