Senior Fitter/Welder – 2nd Shift, Precision Fabrication

laborup; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 83,097,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

401k

Direct Hire

Job summary

laborup in the Birmingham area is seeking a Senior Fitter/Welder for the 2nd shift. The role requires independent fitting, assembling, and welding of structural and precision metal components from blueprints, with emphasis on quality and safety.

You will take projects from layout through final weld, ensuring proper fit-up and passing inspection before next stage. Qualified candidates have 5+ years of fitting and welding, MIG/TIG/Stick welding proficiency, strong blueprint reading, and ability to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fitting and welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Proficiency with MIG, TIG, and Stick welding processes.
• Strong blueprint reading and weld symbol interpretation skills.
• Experience fitting and assembling fabricated steel components.
• AWS certification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Fit and assemble metal components using blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Perform MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on a variety of fabricated components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Verify proper fit-up, dimensions, and alignment before welding.
• Inspect completed welds and assemblies to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
• Operate grinders, torches, power tools, and fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot fitment and welding issues and perform repairs as needed.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records.
• Keep work areas clean while following all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, and production personnel to meet production schedules.

Skills

Fitting and welding

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Tools

Grinders

Cutting torches

Measuring tools

Fabrication equipment

Job description

laborup in the Birmingham area is seeking a Senior Fitter/Welder for the 2nd shift. The role requires independent fitting, assembling, and welding of structural and precision metal components from blueprints, with emphasis on quality and safety.

You will take projects from layout through final weld, ensuring proper fit-up and passing inspection before next stage. Qualified candidates have 5+ years of fitting and welding, MIG/TIG/Stick welding proficiency, strong blueprint reading, and ability to