Structural Fitter / Welder

Opti Staffing Group; Happy Valley (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Friday overtime

Job summary

Opti Staffing Group is assisting in sourcing a Structural Fitter/Welder for a Clackamas, OR location. The role requires 5+ years of welding experience and proficiency with FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW. You will lay out, weld, cut, and assemble structural steel components using blueprints and WPS documentation.

Strong reading of fabrication drawings and teamwork are essential. Compensation includes a pay class A of $30+ per hour (DOE), with overtime opportunities on Fridays and a full-time, long-term

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of welding experience.
• Proficiency with FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW.
• Structural steel welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience with WPS procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/fabrication drawings.

Responsibilities

• Weld, cut, and fabricate structural steel components and assemblies.
• Lay out, mark, cut, saw, drill, punch, bolt, weld, and assemble steel components.
• Work with bars, I-beams, channels, angles, tees, plates, and other structural steel members.
• Read weld symbols and follow WPS documentation.
• Inspect work for quality and adherence to specifications.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Layout

Measurement

Teamwork

Tools

FCAW

SMAW

GMAW

Job description

Structural Fitter / Welder Position: Fitter / Welders Location: Clackamas, OR Pay Class A: $30 + /hr (DOE and Weld Test) Pay based on experience and demonstrated skill level.

Schedule Monday-Thursday: 5:00 AM-3:30 PM Opportunity for overtime on Fridays.

Who We Are

Our client is hiring and experienced "Ace Fitter".

We are a busy structural steel fabrication operation, offering a full-time opportunity for skilled welders and fabricators looking for long-term employment, where they can apply their welding, fitting, layout, and fabrication expertise.

What You'll Do

• Weld, cut, and fabricate structural steel components and assemblies.
• Lay out, mark, cut, saw, drill, punch, bolt, weld, and assemble steel components.
• Work with bars, I-beams, channels, angles, tees, plates, and other structural steel members.
• Perform FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW welding.
• Weld components in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and WPS documentation.
• Perform initial fabrication layout, ensuring components are accurately measured, marked, and positioned before fabrication begins.
• Independently verify dimensions, measurements, and layout accuracy.
• Double-check and verify layouts completed by other team members.
• Calculate and verify diagonal dimensions using basic trigonometry and a calculator.
• Understand geometric relationships and apply measurements to ensure assemblies are square, aligned, and within required tolerances.
• Calculate circumference and arc dimensions based on angles and degrees (a plus).
• Use torches, plasma cutters, and air arc equipment.
• Inspect work for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work as part of a team while following direction from the Shop Foreman.

What's In It for You?

• Monday-Thursday schedule.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a rapidly expanding precision manufacturing operation.
• Opportunity for Friday overtime.
• Full-time, long-term opportunity.
• Work in a skilled structural steel fabrication environment.
• Opportunity to grow your skills and advance based on ability.

What You Need to Have

• At least 5 years of welding experience.
• Proficiency with FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW.
• Structural steel welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience working with WPS procedures.
• Experience with heating and burning processes, including torches and plasma.
• Ability to understand basic weld symbols.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.
• Strong measurement, layout, and dimensional verification skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

The Musts

• Must be proficient with FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW.
• Must have structural steel fabrication experience.
• Must be comfortable welding in multiple positions.
• Must be able to read drawings and weld symbols.
• Must be able to properly use air arc/gouging equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work safely and follow company safety policies.
• Must report to work in a drug-free state.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have extensive experience reading and interpreting complex structural steel blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Be highly proficient in performing initial layout work and establishing accurate dimensions before fabrication begins.
• Take ownership of the first stage of fabrication rather than simply fitting components that have already been laid out.
• Independently lay out structural steel components and assemblies from fabrication drawings.
• Double-check, verify, and troubleshoot layouts performed by other fitters.
• Confidently calculate and verify diagonal measurements using basic trigonometry and a calculator.
• Understand how to verify square, alignment, angles, and dimensional accuracy.
• Be comfortable calculating circumference and arc dimensions using angles and degrees (strong plus).
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify measurement or layout discrepancies before they become fabrication issues.
• Produce quality welds in at least 3 positions and 3 processes.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a weld failure rate of less than 3% on fillet and groove welds.