Fitter​/Welder - Carbon Steel

Fitter / Welder – Carbon Steel Pay: $34.00 per hour

Location:

Tulsa, OK Area

Shift: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PMJob Type: Full-Time Job Order #: 139702

Position Overview Stand-By Personnel is seeking an experienced Fitter / Welder to join a growing fabrication operation in the Tulsa area. This is a skilled position requiring strong fitting, layout, blueprint-reading, and carbon steel welding abilities.

The ideal candidate can independently read fabrication drawings, lay out and fit components to specification, and produce high-quality structural welds. Candidates must have previous Fitter/Welder experience and successfully complete the required 2G and 3G plate weld test using a 6010 root with 7018 fill and cap.

Required Experience & Skills
• Previous Fitter / Welder experience required
• Strong carbon steel fitting and welding experience
• Structural steel fabrication experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols
• Strong layout and fit-up skills
• Experience measuring, positioning, and aligning fabricated components
• Proficiency with tape measures, squares, and fabrication measuring equipment
• Ability to produce high-quality structural welds
• Ability to successfully pass the required weld test
• Strong attention to dimensional accuracy and workmanship
• Reliable attendance and dependable work history
• Strong commitment to workplace and welding safety

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and welding symbols
• Lay out carbon steel components according to specifications
• Measure, mark, position, and align materials for fabrication
• Fit and assemble structural components prior to welding
• Verify fit-up and dimensions before completing welds
• Perform structural welding on carbon steel
• Produce welds according to required quality standards and specifications
• Inspect completed welds for quality and accuracy
• Identify and correct fit-up or welding concerns
• Operate welding machines, grinders, and fabrication equipment safely
• Maintain consistent productivity and workmanship throughout the shift
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all company safety and production procedures
• Perform additional fitting, welding, and fabrication duties as assigned

Fitting & Layout Responsibilities Candidates should be comfortable independently performing:
• Blueprint interpretation
• Material layout
• Measuring and marking
• Structural steel fit-up
• Component positioning
• Alignment and squaring
• Joint preparation
• Dimensional verification
• Tack-up and preparation for final welding
• Fabrication troubleshooting

Strong fitting ability is essential for this position.

Welding Responsibilities
• Perform structural welding on carbon steel
• Maintain proper welding technique and parameters
• Complete welds in required positions
• Follow applicable weld symbols and specifications
• Maintain consistent penetration and weld profile
• Inspect completed work for visible defects
• Correct welding concerns when necessary
• Maintain high standards for quality and craftsmanship

Weld Test Requirements Candidates must successfully complete a hands-on weld test consisting of:
• 2G Position
• 3G Position
• 5/8-inch Plate
• 6010 Root
• 7018 Fill & Cap Candidates should be comfortable with both the fitting and welding skills required to successfully complete this test.

Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced structural Fitter/Welder experience
• Heavy carbon steel fabrication experience
• 6010 and 7018 welding experience
• Previous 2G and 3G plate welding experience
• Strong structural blueprint-reading skills
• Advanced layout and measurement experience
• Experience working independently from fabrication drawings
• Previous work in a high-quality…