Structural Fitter: Blueprint Weld & Fit (First Shift)

Openwork; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

PTO/Vacation

Long-Term Disability

Life insurance

Weekly pay

Job summary

Openwork is hiring a Structural Fitter in Houston, TX. The candidate will read blueprints, fit structural steel, tack-weld, and safely operate fabrication equipment in a fast-paced shop. Experience with GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW is preferred, and a strong focus on quality and safety is required.

We offer a structured first shift with a competitive hourly wage, weekly pay, and benefits upon permanent hire. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with trade school preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of structural fitting and/or welding experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, and weld symbols.
• Knowledge of tack-welding procedures.
• Experience with welding and cutting tools.
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and jib cranes.
• High school diploma or equivalent; trade school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fit and fabricate structural steel according to blueprints and drawings.
• Identify, measure, lay out, cut, prepare, deburr, align, and fit materials.
• Clamp, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt components into position.
• Perform fitting and welding using GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes.
• Read weld symbols, job travelers, and fabrication specifications.
• Inspect completed work for defects and verify specifications.
• Monitor fitting, burning, and welding to prevent warping or distortion.
• Operate welding torches, cutting equipment, jigs, fixtures, and fabrication tools.
• Move materials using forklifts, cranes, and hoists; follow PPE and safety procedures.
• Report defective materials or equipment and maintain tools.

Skills

Structural fitting

Welding

Blueprint reading

Reading weld symbols

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school or Vo-Tech training

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Jib cranes

Welding tools & equipment

Cutting tools

Job description

Openwork is hiring a Structural Fitter in Houston, TX. The candidate will read blueprints, fit structural steel, tack-weld, and safely operate fabrication equipment in a fast-paced shop. Experience with GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW is preferred, and a strong focus on quality and safety is required.

We offer a structured first shift with a competitive hourly wage, weekly pay, and benefits upon permanent hire. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with trade school preferred.