Fitter - Fabricator

Express Employment International (US); Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Woodburn, OR is seeking a Steel Building Frame Fabricator. You will fit and assemble structural steel parts, read blueprints, layout with tack welding, and perform GMAW and plasma cutting to meet tight production timelines.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing 8+ hours, and willingness to overtime. A drug screen is required and prior fabricating experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient in blueprint reading.
• Proficient with a tape measure.
• Certified in GMAW (spray) or able to pass a weld test.
• Experience operating a plasma torch.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime.
• Must pass a drug screening.
• Structural steel fabrication experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fit and assemble structural steel components including I-beams, columns and trusses.
• Read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Layout and secure parts using tack welding and welding.
• Perform GMAW (spray transfer) welding.
• Operate plasma cutting equipment.
• Measure materials using a tape measure.
• Maintain production timelines and a safe work environment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tape measure

GMAW (spray)

Plasma torch operation

Lifting 50 lbs

Standing 8+ hours

Overtime readiness

Reliable attendance

Tools

Plasma cutting equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

Steel Building Frame Fabricator

Location: Woodburn, OR
Pay: $23.00+ per hour DOE
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Overtime as needed

Position Overview
Express Employment Professionals is recruiting a Steel Building Frame Fabricator for a manufacturing company in Woodburn. This role focuses on fitting and assembling structural steel components such as I-beams, columns, and trusses used in steel building construction.

Responsibilities

• Fit and assemble structural steel components including I-beams, columns, and trusses
• Read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings
• Layout and secure parts using tack welding and welding
• Perform GMAW (spray transfer) welding
• Operate plasma cutting equipment
• Measure materials using a tape measure
• Maintain production timelines and a safe work environment

Training

• Month 1: Work with a senior fitter learning fitting procedures, part verification, and layout
• Month 2: Train on more complex assemblies including auxiliary members and splicing components

Requirements

• Certified in GMAW (spray) or able to pass a weld test
• Proficient in blueprint reading
• Proficient with a tape measure
• Experience operating a plasma torch
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime

Additional Qualifications

• Must pass a 30–60 minute in-shop fit-up test
• Must pass a drug screening
• Structural steel or similar fabrication experience preferred