Welder/Fitter

Western Utility Telecom, Inc.; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement plan

Job summary

Western Utility Telecom, Inc. in Salem, Oregon, is seeking a skilled Welder/Fitter to build structural steel components for utility and telecom projects. You will read blueprints and specifications, fit, cut and weld using GMAW spray transfer and FCAW, and inspect welded joints for AWS standards.

The role offers full-time hours, benefits, and opportunities to advance in a certified shop environment. Join a shop that emphasizes accuracy, safety, and career growth with in-house welder certs and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years welding and steel fabrication experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficiency in GMAW spray transfer welding.
• Experience with FCAW welding applications.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1 Visual Acceptance Criteria and welding standards.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate structural steel components for utility and telecom projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Fit, cut, and weld components according to project specs.
• Perform GMAW spray transfer and FCAW welding applications.
• Use plasma and oxy/fuel cutting equipment.
• Inspect welds and fabricated components for quality and AWS conformance.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop area.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Fabrication reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GMAW spray transfer

FCAW welding

Plasma cutting

Oxy/fuel cutting

Layout tools

Job description

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent Western Utility Telecom, an industry leader in custom steel fabrication for communication towers and utility structures.

Bring your welding and fabrication skills to a team where precision matters and the steel you build supports critical utility and telecom infrastructure.

What's in it for You?

• Pay: $22 to $32 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

• Full-time employment

• Day and weekend shifts available

• Weekend shift differential

• 401(k) with company match

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Retirement plan

Why You'll Love It Here

• Work in an AISC Certified Shop focused on quality structural steel fabrication

• Build your welding skills through an in-house welder certification program

• Work on steel components used in utility and telecommunications infrastructure

• Join a team that values accurate fabrication, solid workmanship, and attention to detail

• Receive clear communication and consistent feedback from leadership

• Explore opportunities to advance your fabrication skills and take on greater responsibility

• See the results of your work take shape on the shop floor every day

Your New Role

• Work as a Welder/Fitter in Salem, Oregon, fabricating structural steel components for utility and telecom projects

• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and engineering specifications

• Fit, cut, and weld structural steel components according to project specifications

• Perform GMAW spray transfer welding and FCAW welding applications

• Use plasma cutting and oxy/fuel cutting equipment

• Lay out and fabricate fixtures and specialized steel components

• Inspect completed welds and fabricated components for quality and conformance with applicable AWS standards

• Use measuring, layout, welding, and fabrication tools accurately

• Assist with equipment maintenance and general shop operations

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

• Perform welding and fabrication duties in an active industrial shop environment

• Perform tasks requiring prolonged standing and material handling, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals

• Lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodations where applicable

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• At least 3 years of welding and steel fabrication experience in a manufacturing or production environment

• Proficiency in GMAW spray transfer welding

• Experience with FCAW welding applications

• Knowledge of structural steel layout, fitting, and fabrication methods

• Familiarity with AWS D1.1 Visual Acceptance Criteria

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and engineering specifications

• Experience using layout tools, measuring devices, welding equipment, and fabrication equipment

• Math skills necessary for measurements, layout, and basic geometry

• Ability to communicate effectively and stay organized while completing assigned fabrication work

• Ability to perform welding and fabrication duties in shop conditions that may include heat, noise, and confined work areas, with reasonable accommodations where applicable

• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Willingness to complete a written skills assessment and hands-on welding test

Western Utility Telecom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #orange