Fabricator/Fitter

IES Infrastructure; Mount Joy (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Group life & AD&D insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Voluntary accident insurance

Company Paid Disability insurance (短期/

Vacation and holidays

401k

Job summary

IES Infrastructure is seeking a skilled Fabricator/Fitter with at least 2 years of experience in structural and sheet metal fabrication. The role emphasizes reading blueprints, welding with FCAW/SMAW/GMAW, and fabricating structural components. Candidates should be comfortable at heights and operating fabrication equipment.

The position offers competitive pay, sign-on bonus, and 2nd/3rd shift opportunities with potential upcharge. Strong attention to detail and safety are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in fitting/fabricating in shop/field setting
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols
• Proficiency in FCAW; SMAW and GMAW preferred
• Knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes and tolerances
• Ability to use measuring devices and perform precision inspection
• Ability to operate welding machines and fabrication equipment
• Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts when trained

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, weld symbols, and work orders
• Lay out, fit, align, and assemble structural steel components
• Perform FCAW, GMAW, SMAW welding per procedures
• Complete tack and final welding, multi-pass in-position welding
• Fabricate and weld columns, beams, girders, tanks, and stairs
• Operate fabrication equipment (shears, brakes, plate rolls, drills)
• Prepare surfaces, measure, and verify tolerances
• Inspect welds for quality and compliance
• Finish welds per project specs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding FCAW

Welding SMAW

Welding GMAW

Measuring tools

Fabrication experience

Rigging/Crane operation

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Fabrication equipment

Job description

General Job Description

Fabricator/Fitter

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus

2nd & 3rd shifts available

Earn 15% more by working on 2nd/3rd shift

Weekly Pay

Overview

Greiner Industries is seeking a skilled Fabricator/Fitter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in structural and sheet metal fabrication/welding, including work with structural members, heavy welding and tubing. This role will primarily involve fabrication work, including utilizing blueprints, reading tape measures, and working at heights on platform ladders and scissor lifts.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, weld symbols, shop sketches, and work orders.
• Lay out, fit, position, align, and assemble structural steel components, plate assemblies, and fabricated products.
• Perform FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and other approved welding processes in accordance with applicable welding procedures.
• Complete tack welding, finish welding, multi-pass welding, in-position welding, and uphill welding as required.
• Fabricate and weld columns, beams, girders, trusses, tanks, hoppers, ductwork, platforms, stairs, railings, and other steel structures.
• Operate fabrication equipment including shears, brake presses, plate rolls, drill presses, ironworkers, grinders, and flame-cutting equipment.
• Prepare metal surfaces by cleaning, grinding, beveling, fitting, and preheating materials when required.
• Verify dimensions, fit-up, and tolerances using measuring tapes, squares, levels, gauges, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Use jigs, templates, fixtures, clamps, wedges, and alignment devices to ensure accurate assembly and fabrication.
• Inspect welds for quality, penetration, appearance, and compliance with customer specifications and quality standards.
• Grind, chip, gouge, buff, and finish welds to required project specifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Specific Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• 2+ years experience Fitting/Fabcating, in a shop/field setting
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols.
• Proficiency in FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding).
• Proficiency in SMAW (Stick Welding) and GMAW (MIG Welding) preferred.
• Knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes and practices.
• Ability to accurately use measuring devices and precision inspection tools.
• Knowledge of metal properties, weld distortion, metallurgy, and fabrication tolerances.
• Ability to safely operate welding machines and fabrication equipment.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely when trained and authorized.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to identify fabrication defects and take corrective action.

Company Overview

Why IES Infrastructure?

IES Infrastructure offers competitive salaries. But, if you make your employment decision based on salary only, you’re overlooking other significant factors – work environment and employee benefits. We offer a friendly, team-work environment with opportunities for continuous development and career advancement. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that provides real protection for you and your family.

• Health & dental insurance
• Group life & accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Company Paid Disability insurance (short and long-term)
• Vacation and holidays
• 401k

Company Culture

Commitment to Excellence – Consistently exceeds expectations. Honesty and Integrity – Strive to do what is right and do what we say we will do. Safety – Create a safe working environment in all operating locations. Respect – Honor the rights of all involved. Communication – Communicate clearly and directly with all involved. Employee Satisfaction – Create employee opportunities for growth and development. Innovation and Creativity – Apply creative ingenuity to make us better, faster, and first. Resiliency – No obstacle will stop us from accomplishing our goals. Teamwork – Above all else, work together as one team and one group of professionals.

All positions require customer focus with a service-oriented attitude as well as attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt to changes in daily activities is essential. Ability to travel and work overtime/weekends, as needed, to meet customer and in-house demands. All applicants must pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening and must have a clean driving record.

Additional Data

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Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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