Fitter Welder Career-Weekend Shift

Meyer Utility Structures; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Meyer Utility Structures in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Fitter/Welder to lay out, fit, and weld structural components using MIG welding, following blueprints, layouts, and work orders.

You will set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment, ensure safety, and help train coworkers as needed. Schedule is Fri–Sun 4:00 am–4:30 pm, with 36 hours worked but paid for 40.

This is a full‑time, on‑site role with an Equal Opportunity Employer policy.

Qualifications

• 1 year of welding experience or completion of weld training.
• Familiar with MIG welding and fabricating from blueprints.
• Ability to read blueprints, layouts, and schematics.
• Ability to measure within tolerances with basic tools.
• Strong teamwork and dependable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Observe safety rules and practices at all times.
• Lay out subassemblies and final products per blueprints.
• Fit and complete welds and multi-pass welds.
• Position pieces using jigs and measuring tools.
• Maintain records and assist training as needed.
• Support safety initiatives.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Weld training

Tools

MIG welding

Job description

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is searching for a Fitter/Welder for our plant located in Ft. Worth, TX. As a Fitter/Welder at Meyer Utility Structures, you’ll use jigs/holding fixtures to lay out pieces to be welded according to blueprints, layouts, schematics, or work orders. You’ll then set up, operate, and maintain the welding equipment. Through the MIG welding process, you are responsible for welding together structural steel and other metals to build utility structure products while implementing safety protocols and procedures.Work 36 hours and get paid for 40 hours.

Meyer Utility Structures in an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications. With over sixty years of innovative and manufacturing expertise, Mayer has helped to author and validate many of todays' transmission industry standards and specifications.

Schedule -

Must be able towork Fri- Sun 4:00 am - 4:30 pm.

What You’ll Do:

• Observe all standard safety practices and follow all safety rules.
• Lay out and cut complex subassemblies and/or final product.
• Fit and complete final welds and/or multi-pass welds.
• Position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Maintain and complete all required records.
• Participate in safety committees and/or other initiatives.
• Complete other duties as required including helping to train other employees as needed on new tasks.

What You'll Need:

• Minimum of 1 year of applicable welding experience or successful completion of weld training and education.
• Flux or Metal Core welding experience highly preferred.
• Ability to accurately measure within specified tolerances highly preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, layouts, schematics, or work orders highly preferred.
• Previous experience manufacturing transmission poles or related products is highly desired, but not required.
• A high level of dependability, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team towards achieving a common goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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