Welder/Fitter
Yellowstone Local · Salem, OR · 4 days ago
On-siteManagement$22–$32/hrFull-time
About the role
Work as a Welder/Fitter in Salem, Oregon, fabricating structural steel components for utility and telecom projects.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Keep your work area safe and organized
- Work on your feet for extended periods in an active industrial fabrication environment
- Lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds
Requirements
- 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
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods
- Willingness to complete a written skills assessment and hands-on welding test
Benefits
- 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
- In-house welder certification program
- Work in an AISC Certified Shop focused on quality structural steel fabrication
- Opportunities to advance fabrication skills and take on greater responsibility
- Clear communication and consistent feedback from leadership
- See the results of your work take shape on the shop floor every day
Pay
$22 to $32 per hour
Schedule
- Full-time employment
- Day and weekend shifts available
- Weekend shift differential