Welder/Fitter - Structural Steel for Utilities

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

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