Job Description

Structural Steel Welder / Fitter

Location: York, PA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Starting Pay: $23.00/hour — higher depending on experience

We are hiring experienced Structural Steel Welders and Fitters for a shop-based fabrication position. This opportunity is suited for candidates with experience in structural steel work, blueprint reading, material preparation, fitting, and welding. Candidates with a primary background in either welding or fitting are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and fabrication specifications
• Measure, lay out, cut, fit, and assemble structural steel components.
• Perform structural steel welding in accordance with job requirements and industry standards.
• Set up and operate fabrication equipment and hand tools.
• Use oxyacetylene torches, plasma cutters, drill presses, angle presses, jigs, tape measures, and squares
• Set up and operate a track torch when needed.
• Inspect materials and completed assemblies for quality and accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in structural steel welding, fitting, or fabrication
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience measuring, fitting, aligning, and assembling structural steel components.
• Knowledge of welding processes, fabrication tools, and shop equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain quality standards.
• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred

• Flux Core welding experience.
• Ability to pass a Flux Core welding test
• Experience setting up and operating a track torch
• AWS or other welding certifications are a plus.