Structure Fitter Welder

American StaffCorp; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

American StaffCorp in Oklahoma seeks a structural fitter welder to join our fabrication team. You will lay out, fit, and weld heavy steel components using MIG, FCAW, or stick welding to form high‑quality assemblies.

Candidates should have 2–5 years of experience, strong blueprint reading, math skills, and the ability to pass plate weld tests; physical stamina to lift up to 70 lbs; safety-minded with PPE.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of verifiable fitting and welding experience in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Strong blueprint reading and math aptitude.
• Proficiency with shop tools and cranes.
• Ability to pass standard plate weld tests (e.g., Open Root 3G).

Responsibilities

• Layout and Fit-Up: Read blueprints/drawings to measure, align, and tack heavy steel parts.
• Welding Operations: Perform MIG, Flux Core, or stick welding to finalize assemblies.
• Material Preparation: Bevel, grind, clean, and shape metal components with hand tools and torches.
• Quality Inspection: Verify dimensions using tape measures, squares, and weld gauges.
• Safety and Maintenance: Wear PPE, keep area clean, and maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math aptitude

Shop tools

Tools

Cranes

Job description

Job Summary

The structural fitter welder constructs, positions, and joins metal parts like I-beams, columns, and plates using specialized welding and fitting techniques. [1, 2]

Key Responsibilities

Layout and Fit-Up: Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings to measure, align, and tack heavy steel parts.

Welding Operations: Perform GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), or stick welding to secure and finalize assemblies.

Material Preparation: Bevel, grind, clean, and shape metal components using hand tools, grinders, and torches.

Quality Inspection: Verify dimensions using tape measures, squares, and weld gauges to meet industry standards.

Safety and Maintenance: Wear required PPE, maintain a clean work area, and keep tools in safe working order (guidelines via Indeed). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Requirements and Qualifications

Experience: 2 to 5 years of verifiable fitting and welding experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.

Technical Skills: Strong blueprint reading, math aptitude, and proficiency with shop tools and cranes.

Certifications: Ability to pass standard plate weld tests (such as an Open Root 3G test).

Physical Demands: Ability to stand for long shifts and regularly lift heavy materials up to 50–70 lbs. [1, 2]