Fitter, Fabrication

This role focuses on reading and interpreting blueprints, laying out and fitting steel components, and preparing materials for welding in a custom fabrication environment. You ensure that metal structures are accurately assembled according to specifications and meet quality and dimensional standards.

• Read and interpret blueprints accurately to perform layout and fit-up of steel components.

• Lay out, align, and fit metal parts prior to welding, ensuring precise assembly according to drawings.

• Use measuring tools such as tape measures, gauges, squares, and calipers to verify dimensions and tolerances.

• Prepare materials for fabrication by cutting, grinding, beveling, and cleaning surfaces to ready them for welding.

• Position, clamp, and secure parts to maintain correct alignment during welding and assembly.

• Inspect fit-ups and completed assemblies to confirm they meet quality, structural, and dimensional requirements.

• Collaborate with welders and fabricators to complete custom projects based on client specifications.

• Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition and follow safe work practices in the shop.

• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, including passing a blueprint reading test.

• 35 years of experience as a fitter working with steel structures and assemblies.

• Proficiency in fitting, aligning, and preparing metal components for welding and assembly.

• Hands-on experience in a custom weld or fabrication shop environment.

• Experience with MIG welding and flux core welding in structural applications.

• Skilled in using hand tools and measuring devices such as tape measures, gauges, squares, and calipers.

• Ability to inspect and verify fit-ups and assemblies to meet quality and dimensional standards.

• Previous experience working in a custom fabrication and welding shop.

• TIG welding experience is a major plus but not required.

• Comfort working with a variety of hand and power tools used in fabrication.

• Attention to detail and strong mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small shop team.

You join a small, hands-on fabrication environment where your technical skills directly shape custom projects for diverse clients. The shop offers steady first-shift hours that support work-life balance and provides opportunities to broaden your welding and fitting experience, including exposure to different processes and custom work. You work closely with a tight-knit team, gaining practical experience and contributing to high-quality, made-to-order solutions.

This role is based in a small custom fabrication and welding shop that focuses on made-to-order projects. The position operates on first shift, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The environment is not climate controlled and can be dusty and loud at times due to fabrication and welding activities. You work with steel structures and use equipment such as welding machines (including MIG and flux core), grinders, cutting tools, and a range of measuring instruments and hand tools.

Appropriate work attire includes durable clothing and footwear suitable for a fabrication and welding shop setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Albany, IN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Albany, IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

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