Fitters

Trillium Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Staffing is seeking a Fitter in Houston, TX to join an industrial setting building large custom machinery. The role requires 5+ years of structural fit-up experience and the ability to read blueprints and measure accurately.

Responsibilities include fitting/assembling components, welding (Flux Core), and operating fabrication tools and cranes. HS Diploma or GED is required, with preemployment screening. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural fit-up experience in heavy fabrication or oilfield backgrounds.
• Must have HS Diploma or GED.
• Strong blueprint reading and measurement skills with ability to measure accurately.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols.
• Measure, cut, and align metal components to prepare them for welding.
• Fit and assemble structural steel, pipe, or metal components according to specifications.
• Perform Flux Core welding on carbon steel.
• Experienced in 3G, SubArc, & 4G (overhead) welding.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure they meet quality and structural standards.
• Operate fabrication equipment such as grinders, torches, and cutting tools.
• Operate cranes and forklifts.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement

Independent worker

Collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Grinders

Torches

Job description

Trillium Staffing is now seeking Fitters in Houston, TX!

Schedules

• Nights: Monday-Friday with a 4:30pm start time, currently working 10.5 hour days, Monday-Friday with occasional Saturday OT.Pay rate is $26-$30/hr, depending on experience.

Candidates willbe fitting on large parts in an industrial setting that builds large custom machinery. Must have experience with full penetration plate splicing (3/8 ich to 1-1/4 inch).

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols.
• Measure, cut, and align metal components to prepare them for welding.
• Fit and assemble structural steel, pipe, or metal components according to specifications.
• Perform Flux Core welding on carbon steel.
• Experienced in 3G, SubArc, & 4G (overhead) welding
• Inspect completed welds to ensure they meet quality and structural standards.
• Operate fabrication equipment such as grinders, torches, and cutting tools.
• Operate cranes and forklifts.

Requirements

• 5+ years of structural fit-up experience (heavy fabrication preferred; oilfield/heavy fab backgrounds ideal—not pipe-focused). Must be in a dedicated Fitter position, not in combination with a Welder role.
• Strong blueprint reading and measurement skills with ability to measure accurately
• Ability to tack weld during the fit-up process
• Experience working with tight tolerances on structural assemblies
• Ability to work independently and collaborate closely with welders and supervisors
• Must have HS Diploma or GED
• Must pass preemployment screening

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.