Fit-up Welder

Fit-Up Welder (Custom Fabrication Shop)

Build Custom Projects
• Grow Your Skills
• Hands-On Work

We're hiring a Fit-Up Welder to join our custom fabrication job shop. This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship, enjoys working independently, and wants to be involved in the full fabrication process—from fit-up to final weld.

You'll set up your own equipment, weld to print, and ensure quality before parts move to the next stage.

• Perform MIG welding on mild steel, sheet metal, and heavy plate
• Read and follow blueprints, layouts, and work orders
• Fit and assemble parts prior to welding for proper alignment
• Set up your own welding equipment (wire selection, settings, etc.)
• Inspect welds for quality, accuracy, and compliance with specs
• Complete inspection and quality documentation
• Use shop math to verify measurements (1/16”–1/32”)
• Use hand tools to prep, position, and finish components
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

• Welder-focused: Heavy plate welding using cored wire (AWS D1.1 standards)
• Welder/Fitter: Take parts from fit-up through welding and final inspection
• Training available for cross-skilling

• MIG welding experience (fabrication or job shop preferred)
• Ability to read and apply blueprints and welding drawings
• Fit-up and part alignment experience
• Ability to set up your own machine and inspect your work
• Basic shop math skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• TIG and/or stick welding experience
• Sheet metal fabrication experience
• AWS D1.1 certification or experience
• Flux core (cored wire) welding experience
• Custom fabrication or job shop experience
• Interest in learning fitting or expanding skills

• Hands-on, custom fabrication work (no repetitive production)
• Opportunity to grow and learn new welding skills
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Consistent 1st shift schedule for work-life balance
• Safety-focused, organized shop

1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

• Occasional overtime (typically ends by 4:30 PM)

• Custom job shop setting
• Work with mild steel, sheet metal, and heavy plate
• Exposure to MIG, TIG, and stick welding
• Clean, organized, safety-first environment
• Standard welding PPE required

Qualified or interested candidates may apply directly to this posting or contact Jon Jensen at ) /  for additional questions/information.

If you're a welder who enjoys building custom parts, working independently, and taking pride in your craft— apply now and grow your career with us.

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, IL.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject 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)

Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Rockford, IL.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.