Fabricator​/Fitter

Fabricator/Fitter

This role focuses on fabricating and fitting structural steel components in a busy job shop manufacturing environment. You will interpret job orders, bills of materials, and blueprints to plan and execute fabrication tasks, including layout, cutting, drilling, punching, and preparing assemblies for welding. The position requires strong layout and fitting skills, familiarity with MIG and flux core welding, and the ability to work efficiently from detailed drawings in a production setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Review job orders and bills of materials (BOM) to identify and gather all required parts and materials for each project, ranging from simple to complex assemblies.
• Study drawings and blueprints to understand project requirements and create accurate cut lists for structural steel components.
• Determine required dimensions such as length, width, and angles for each piece based on blueprints and project specifications.
• Lay out material and mark locations for holes to be punched or drilled according to drawings and fabrication standards.
• Prepare parts for assembly, including cleaning, aligning, and organizing components prior to fitting and welding.
• Fit and tack up weldments to ensure proper alignment and structural integrity before final welding.
• Collaborate with welders, press brake operators, shear operators, and punch press operators as needed to complete jobs efficiently.
• Work effectively in a job shop environment, handling a variety of custom and non-repetitive projects.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area, following all shop safety procedures and using required personal protective equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and BOMs accurately to minimize errors and rework.
• Support production goals by meeting deadlines and adapting to changing priorities and workloads.

Essential skills include:

• Hands-on fabricating and fitting experience with structural steel components.
• Strong layout skills, including the ability to mark and measure materials accurately from blueprints and BOMs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and bills of materials in a fabrication environment.
• Previous job shop manufacturing experience, working on varied and custom projects.
• MIG welding experience, with the ability to tack and assemble weldments safely and accurately.

Additional skills and qualifications include:

• Experience with flux core and dual shield welding processes.
• Press brake operation experience in a metal fabrication environment.
• Shearing experience, including setting up and operating shears for steel cutting.
• Punch press experience for punching holes and forming operations.
• Any welding certifications, apprenticeships, or formal education in fabrication or related fields are considered a plus.
• Background in structural steel fabrication and fitting is highly beneficial.

Why work here?

You will join a stable, first-shift manufacturing team in a traditional job shop environment where your hands-on skills and craftsmanship are valued. The work offers variety, with different projects and challenges that keep each day interesting. You can build your experience with multiple fabrication processes and equipment, and any additional training or background you bring is appreciated and seen as an asset.

The schedule supports work-life balance with daytime hours and the opportunity for additional overtime during busy seasons.

Work environment:

This position operates in a job shop manufacturing environment focused on steel fabrication, forming, punching, rolling, machining, installation, repair, and specialty burning. The team consists of approximately 40 employees, all working on first shift, across two adjacent buildings where you may work in either location depending on project needs. The shop conditions vary with the seasons, becoming hot in the summer and cold in the winter, so comfort with typical industrial temperature fluctuations is important.

Standard safety attire is required, including safety glasses and steel-toe shoes, and you may wear jeans and an appropriate T-shirt as part of the casual shop dress code. Working hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with typical weekly hours…