Sheet Metal Fitter–Welder (MIG Fabrication)

Powell Houston-Canton; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell Houston-Canton is seeking a Sheet Metal Fitter–Welder (MIG Fabrication) to join our shop team. You will read drawings, plan weld sequences, fit and weld mild and stainless sheet metal, and ensure dimensions land within tolerance.

This role requires 1–2 years of welding/fabrication experience, strong English communication, and adherence to safety procedures including LOTO and ISO standards. Weekend schedule Fri-Sun 6:00am–6:30pm with a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of welding/fabrication experience.
• Clear English communication; effective teamwork.
• Understand AWS charts and welding symbols.
• Ability to read engineered drawings and measure to specs.
• Familiar with Lock Out Tag Out procedures and safety rules.
• Comfort with hot work outside the department when needed.

Responsibilities

• MIG welding of mild and stainless steel, including spray transfer.
• Basic fitting, coping, and positioning/alignment; plan welds.
• Machine setup and parameter adjustments per manuals; fine-tune voltage.
• Read drawings; verify dimensions and document observations.
• Finish by grinding and buffing to cosmetic specs.
• Inspect weld beads and repair defects as needed.
• Torch cutting and arc gouging; identify materials.

Skills

MIG welding

Sheet metal fabrication

Reading drawings

Measurement & layout

Tool handling

Safety compliance

Tools

Tape measure

Squares

Clamps

Fillet gauge

Angle finder

Bench grinder

Job description

Sheet Metal Fitter–Welder (MIG Fabrication)Schedule: Weekends, Friday–Sunday, 6:00am–6:30pmYour day, end to endWhen you clock in Friday morning, you’ll open a set of mechanical drawings, map out weld locations, and plan your sequence so every dimension lands inside tolerance. You’ll fit, tack, and run clean beads on both mild and stainless sheet metal, switching processes and dialing in parameters as needed. Between passes, you’ll verify dimensions, adjust fixtures, and document what you see. You’ll finish by blending, grinding, and buffing to meet appearance specs—then stage your work so the next operations team can keep moving.What you’ll handleMIG welding of mild and stainless steel, including spray transferBasic fitting, coping, and positioning/alignment layoutMachine setup and parameter adjustments per department manuals; fine-tune voltageMaterial removal and finishing using grinding and sheet metal buffingReading and interpreting engineered drawings; inspecting parts to basic and complex dimensionsEvaluating weld beads for acceptable attributes and repairing improper weldsIdentifying materials (copper types, stainless grades, etc.)Knowledge of flux core and shielded wire processesTack and stud welding; squaring parts accuratelyTorch cutting and arc gougingWhat sets you up for success1–2 years of relevant welding/fabrication experienceClear English communication (written and verbal); effective teamworkComfort with hot work outside the department when neededFinish grinding and surface finishing to cosmetic specificationsUnderstanding fixtures in your area and how products fit into the larger buildWorking knowledge of AWS charts/steel tables and welding symbolsUse of core tools: tape measure, squares, clamps, fillet gauge, angle finder, etc.Convert decimals to fractions using a conversion chart with confidenceAwareness and adherence to Lock Out Tag Out proceduresConsistent compliance with company operating procedures, safety rules, and ISO requirementsWho you’ll work withReport to the Department Supervisor and collaborate daily with Machine Operators, Welders, Painters, Material Handlers, Leadpersons, and Supervisors. External interactions: N/A.Where you’ll workOur shop environment keeps you close to the action—expect ongoing exposure to typical fabrication elements. We maintain a safety-first culture with required PPE and proactive programs designed to minimize risk and keep production flowing.About Us