Structural Steel Welder/Fitter

Tradesmen International, LLC; Orting (WA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Vacation Pay

Tradesmen+ Rewards Program

Job summary

Tradesmen International, LLC is seeking experienced Structural Steel Welders/Fitters for projects in Orting, WA. This first-shift role pays $30-32/hour based on experience.

You will read fabrication drawings, lay out and cut steel, fit and weld assemblies, and ensure measurements meet tolerances while maintaining a safe work environment. Join a team that values safety, productivity, and craftsmanship with opportunities for career growth and a robust benefits package including health insurance

Qualifications

• Must pass 3G and 4G weld tests.
• Experience fitting and fabricating structural steel.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings.
• Experience with FCAW welding.
• Experience using plasma cutters, beam cutting equipment, and standard fabrication tools.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work safely in a fabrication shop.
• WABO certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret structural steel fabrication drawings.
• Perform layout, measuring, marking, and material preparation.
• Cut structural steel using beam saws, plasma cutting equipment, and other fabrication tools.
• Verify dimensions and maintain fabrication tolerances.
• Fit and assemble beams, columns, plates, and structural steel components.
• Tack weld assemblies prior to final welding.
• Use clamps, fixtures, levels, squares, and measuring tools to ensure proper alignment.
• Work safely and efficiently in a structural steel fabrication environment.
• Produce quality structural welds that meet shop standards.
• Inspect completed work for quality and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

FCAW welding

Measurement tools

Tools

Plasma cutting

Beam saws

Fabrication tools

Job description

Description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Structural Steel Welders/Fitters for projects located in the Orting, WA area. This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is $30-32/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Structural Steel Welder/Fitter and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope:

• Read and interpret structural steel fabrication drawings


• Perform layout, measuring, marking, and material preparation


• Cut structural steel using beam saws, plasma cutting equipment, and other fabrication tools


• Verify dimensions and maintain fabrication tolerances


• Fit and assemble beams, columns, plates, and structural steel components


• Tack weld assemblies prior to final welding


• Use clamps, fixtures, levels, squares, and measuring tools to ensure proper alignment


• Work safely and efficiently in a structural steel fabrication environment


• Perform FCAW (Dual Shield) welding using .052 and 1/16\" wire


• Produce quality structural welds that meet shop standards


• Inspect completed work for quality and maintain a clean, organized work area

Requirements

• Must pass a 3G and 4G weld test


• Experience fitting and fabricating structural steel


• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings


• Experience with FCAW (Dual Shield) welding


• Experience using plasma cutters, beam cutting equipment, and standard fabrication tools


• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and work safely in a fabrication shop


• WABO certification preferred but not required

Company Details

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked


• Vacation Pay


• Health insurance


• 401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

Be Safe” from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify the request.

Location

US-WA-ORTING