1st Shift Welder & Fitter
Listed on 2026-10-23
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Manufacturing / Production
Fabrication, Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Fitter
1st Shift MIG/TIG Welder & Fitter | Weekly Pay | Excellent Benefits Upon Hire Armada Staffing Group is hiring an experienced MIG Welder, TIG Welder, and Welder/Fitter for a well-established, locally owned manufacturing company in Fort Wayne, IN. This is a full-time, first-shift fabrication opportunity for skilled professionals with experience in steel fabrication, blueprint reading, fitting, and welding. If you're a dependable MIG/TIG Welder who takes pride in precision, quality craftsmanship, and producing clean welds, we'd like to speak with you.
Pay:
Starting at $24.00+/hour (Based on Experience) 1st Shift Schedule Monday-Thursday: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PMFriday: 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM Overtime available based on production needs.
This is more than just another welding job. Our client is a locally owned manufacturing company with exceptional ownership that values employees, offers a positive work environment, and provides long-term career opportunities. After being hired on by the company, employees receive:
- 100% employer-paid health insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Long-term career stability
- Supportive leadership and a team-oriented culture
- Perform high-quality MIG welding and TIG welding on steel components and fabricated assemblies.
- Fit, align, and assemble metal parts according to blueprints and engineering drawings.
- Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, shop drawings, and fabrication prints.
- Set up and adjust welding equipment for various fabrication projects.
- Inspect finished welds to ensure quality standards are met.
- Grind, clean, and prepare materials before and after welding.
- Assist with general metal fabrication and shop duties as needed.
- Follow OSHA safety standards and maintain a clean work area.
- Previous experience as a MIG Welder, TIG Welder, Welder/Fitter, Fabricator, or Structural Welder required.
- Experience with steel fabrication and blueprint reading required.
- Strong fitting, measuring, and layout skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team.
- Must pass drug screen.
- Ability to stand, bend, lift, and work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Clean, organized indoor fabrication shop
- Modern manufacturing facility
- Safety-focused culture
- Consistent full-time hours
- Overtime opportunities available
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