Manual Fitter

Primebldg; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Safety boots

Company events

HSA/FSA options

Job summary

Primebldg is seeking a fitter to facilitate steel structure completion in line with blueprints and pre-engineered drawings. You will read blueprints, lay out designs, perform MIG welding and finish parts to spec, while maintaining a safe, clean workspace and collaborating with team members.

Responsibilities include reading measurements, using measuring tools, and adhering to safety procedures. This role requires teamwork and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions in a

Qualifications

• Must pass 1G Unlimited weld test.
• Manufacturing/fabrication shop experience preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read safety rules and operating procedures.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Follow safety procedures including PPE.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Lay out and position metal designs for completion.
• Perform MIG welding.
• Heat, form, and dress metal parts with welding equipment.
• Add stiffeners and brackets using prints.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Hold configurations for welding using tack-welds or clamps.
• Work well in a team and use measuring equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding test (1G)

Fabrication experience

Independent work

Reading/comprehension

Safety documentation

Team player

Safety procedures

Job description

BENEFITS

Employees can choose from several medical coverage options. Prime offers one 100% employer covered health plan for employees and covers a generous amount of the cost of the other plans, making the monthly amount employees pay for medical coverage for themselves and their families competitively affordable. Comprehensive dental and vision plans are available. Prime helps you save for retirement through our 401(K) plan with pre‑tax contributions. We offer 50% matching contributions up to $2,500 per year. Prime offers all employees a $25,000 life insurance policy and supplemental life insurance options. Employees have 7 paid holidays per year plus PTO available after 6 months. Employees receive exclusive pricing on Prime products, company apparel, steel‑toed boots for shop workers, and regular appreciation lunches and events. Employees can also choose health plans that include Health Savings Accounts or Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.

SUMMARY

Our Fitter is responsible for facilitating the completion of steel structures in compliance with blueprints/pre‑engineered drawings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Efficiently read and interpret blueprints.
• Lay out and position metal designs for completion.
• Perform MIG welding process.
• Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts with the use of welding equipment.
• Add stiffeners, brackets, face plates, etc. using prints for location prior to finish welding.
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment.
• Hold required configurations or positions for welding by a tack‑weld, heat‑bend, clamp, hold, or grind.
• Proficient within a team environment.
• Comprehends how to use measuring equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to pass 1G Unlimited weld test.
• Prior experience in manufacturing/fabrication shop is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Positive attitude and desire to work as a team player.
• Follow safety procedures including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.

COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability – adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability – follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative – volunteers readily; undertakes self‑development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Safety and Security – observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods of time.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally with assistance.
• Frequent use of hands and arms to handle materials, tools, and welding equipment.
• Ability to kneel, crouch, climb, or work in awkward positions to complete welds.
• Visual acuity to read measurements, inspect welds, and maintain quality standards.
• Exposure to welding fumes, bright light (arc flash), heat, sparks, and airborne particles.
• Everyday use of PPE including flame‑resistant clothing, welding helmet, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and safety‑toe boots.
• Climate conditions vary in production areas from hot in the summer to cold in the winter.