Travel SMAW Fitter​/Fabricator

THIS JOB IS IN GOOSE CREEK, SC- $45/HR AND $140 PER DIEM

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Fitter / Fabricator Job Description

The Fitter/Fabricator lays out, fits, aligns, and assembles prefabricated cast and forged components to prepare them for welding, soldering, brazing, or bonding operations. This role performs precise fitting and machining tasks, follows general instructions to select and set up equipment, and ensures components meet close tolerances. The position also supports quality control by monitoring and verifying work in accordance with established procedures.

• Lay out, fit, align, and assemble prefabricated cast and forged components prior to welding, soldering, brazing, or bonding operations.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, and measurements to ensure accurate layout and assembly.
• Perform fitting and machining operations such as straightening, grinding, deburring, drilling, reaming, and countersinking materials to close tolerances.
• Select appropriate equipment and tools by referring to general instructions and job specifications.
• Set up work pieces and materials to be welded, ensuring proper alignment and fit-up.
• Perform tack welding as needed to hold components in place prior to final welding.
• Repair or rework parts that have become distorted as a result of welding operations to restore required tolerances.
• Monitor and verify the quality of work in accordance with statistical process control or other quality control procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all safety procedures in a shop and shipyard fabrication environment.
• Collaborate with welders, fabricators, and other team members to complete projects efficiently and to specification.

• Proficiency in laying out, fitting, aligning, and assembling prefabricated cast and forged components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and use precise measurements.
• Hands-on experience with fitting and machining operations, including straightening, grinding, deburring, drilling, reaming, and countersinking to close tolerances.
• Familiarity with welding preparation, including tack welding and proper component fit-up.
• Ability to select and set up appropriate equipment and tools based on general instructions and job requirements.
• Experience working in a shipyard and fabrication environment.
• Capability to repair or rework parts to restore required tolerances after welding operations.
• Experience monitoring and verifying quality using statistical process control or other quality control procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work safely in a shop environment and follow established safety practices.

• Experience in a shipyard setting, particularly in fabrication and welding support.
• Comfort working with a variety of metals and prefabricated cast and forged components.
• Basic tack welding skills to assist with assembly prior to final welding.
• Familiarity with industrial tools and equipment commonly used in fabrication shops.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with welders, machinists, and other fabrication personnel.

You will join a growing operation in a newly acquired facility, offering the opportunity to work with modern equipment and a variety of challenging fabrication projects. The environment supports skill development in fitting, machining, and quality practices, while providing stable, shift-based work. You will be part of a team-oriented culture that values precision, safety, and continuous improvement.

This role is based in a shop environment at a newly acquired fabrication facility in the Charleston/Goose Creek area, formerly operated as W International. The work takes place in an industrial setting that supports shipyard and fabrication activities, including welding and machining operations. Multiple shifts are available, with staffing needs including 20 positions on first shift and 6 positions on second shift.

You will work around fabrication equipment, welding operations, and heavy materials, following standard industrial safety practices and procedures appropriate for a shop and shipyard…