Job Title: Welder Fitter
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Welder Fitter for an exciting opportunity on 1st shift, Monday through Friday. This role involves reading and interpreting blueprints to perform the initial fit-up of welded assemblies. You will communicate directly with engineering when required and work with minimum supervision, contributing to the creation of high-quality assemblies.
SHIFT: 6am-6pm Monday-Friday
Responsibilities
Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, both detail and assembly.
Perform initial fit-up of welded assemblies using pre-cut steel plates.
Build assembly structures which are then passed on to other welders for further welding.
Operate overhead cranes with up to 50-ton capacity and fork trucks.
Communicate directly with engineering to ensure accuracy and quality.
Manually lift 20-25 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in reading blueprints with at least 5 years of experience.
5 years of experience in Flux Core and MIG welding.
5 years of fitting experience with 1-inch plate fitting and welding.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Why Work Here?
Join a team with a legacy of excellence where growth opportunities abound. With a seasoned Welding/Fitting Foreman retiring soon, there is potential for career advancement into leadership roles. Our work environment fosters technical skill development and offers room to grow.
Work Environment
Our expansive facility covers 9 acres with over 100,000 square feet under roof. Equipped with 34 overhead and jib cranes, the environment supports robust fabrication and assembly processes. Enjoy working with cutting-edge equipment such as CNC machines, hydraulic presses, and advanced welding positioners. The work environment is dynamic and well-equipped to support high-quality production.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of WATERFORD, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $46000.00 - $60000.00/yr.
90 day wait period on benefits. Insurance, PTO, Holiday pay
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in WATERFORD,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
