Welder​/Fitter

Step into a role where your welding precision directly supports the backbone of America’s infrastructure.

• Pay Range: $22 to $32 per hour

• Full-time employment

• Day and weekend shifts available

• Weekend shift differential

• 401(k) with company match

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Retirement plan

• Work in an AISC Certified Shop with industry-leading standards

• Access an in-house welder certification program to grow your skills and income

• Contribute to high-impact infrastructure projects across the country

• Join a precision-driven team that values craftsmanship and accuracy

• Supportive leadership with clear communication and consistent feedback

• Defined career growth paths into Production Helper, Welder, or Fabrication Lead

• Hands-on environment where your work produces tangible results every day

• Work as a Welder/Fitter in Salem, Oregon fabricating structural steel components for utility and telecom projects

• Interpret detailed blueprints, drawings, and engineering specifications

• Cut, fit, and weld steel using GMAW spray transfer and other welding processes

• Perform plasma cutting and oxy/fuel cutting

• Fabricate fixtures and specialized components

• Inspect finished work to ensure quality and AWS standards compliance

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment

• Assist with equipment maintenance and general shop operations

• Work on your feet for extended periods in a fast-paced industrial setting

• Lift and handle materials up to 50 pounds

Hiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Minimum 3 years of welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing or production environment

• Proficiency in GMAW spray transfer welding

• Experience with FCAW welding applications

• Strong knowledge of structural layout and fabrication tools

• Familiarity with AWS D1.1 Visual Acceptance Criteria

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings

• Skilled in using layout tools and fabrication equipment

• Solid math skills including geometry and measurements

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Ability to work in physically demanding shop conditions including heat, noise, and confined spaces

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods

• Willingness to complete a written skills assessment and hands-on welding test

Western Utility Telecom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #orange