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Job Description Job Description Now Hiring: Structural Fitter Turn Blueprints into Precision-Built Steel Structures Openwork is hiring an experienced Structural Fitter for a manufacturing operation in Houston, TX 77064 . This hands-on opportunity is ideal for a skilled fitter who can confidently interpret blueprints, detailed engineering drawings, and welding symbols to fabricate, fit, and assemble structural steel components.
We're seeking someone with strong structural fitting and welding experience who takes pride in accurate fit-up, quality workmanship, and workplace safety. Candidates must be highly knowledgeable in interpreting fabrication drawings and demonstrate a clear understanding of welding symbols.
This is a safety-sensitive position reporting to the Fabrication Supervisor.
Position at a Glance Location: Houston, TX 77064
Pay: $20.00$23.00 per hour
Experienced Welder-Fitters: Up to $28.00 per hour, based on experience
Pay Frequency: Weekly Pay
Schedule: MondayFriday, 7:30 AM3:30 PM
Shift: 1st Shift
Overtime: As needed What You'll Be Doing Fabricate, fit, and assemble structural steel and metal components
Accurately interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, welding symbols, and job travelers
Identify, cut, prepare, deburr, lay out, position, and align materials
Clamp, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, and bolt components into position
Follow welding procedures, including GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW
Verify fit-up, dimensions, alignment, and finished work against specifications
Inspect components for defects and prevent warping, shrinking, or distortion
Identify and report defective materials or equipment
Follow material traceability and quality-control procedures
Safely move and position materials using hoists and cranes
Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work area
What You'll Need to Succeed 27 years of structural fitting and welding experience
Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and detailed engineering drawings
Thorough understanding of welding symbols and their application to structural fabrication
Ability to independently interpret drawings and translate specifications into accurate fit-up and assembly
Strong knowledge of structural fitting, layout, and tack-welding procedures
Experience with welding equipment, jigs, fixtures, and fabrication tools
Experience with gas welding and cutting equipment
Ability to safely operate forklifts, overhead beam cranes, and jib cranes
Ability to work effectively with assigned helpers
High school diploma or equivalent
Required personal tools
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
Strong safety awareness and consistent use of required PPE
Additional Qualifications:
Certified Welder is a plus
Trade school or Vo-Tech background
Work Environment & Physical Requirements Non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility
Industrial noise requiring participation in a hearing conservation program
Ability to lift 2550 pounds
Ability to stand, walk, sit, and remain active throughout the shift
Ability to work overtime when needed
Required welding hood and company-issued PPE while welding
Compliance with all safety procedures for this safety-sensitive position
Why This Opportunity Stands Out $20.00$23.00 per hour
Up to $28.00 per hour for experienced Welder-Fitters
Weekly Pay
MondayFriday first-shift schedule
Hands-on structural steel fitting and fabrication
Opportunity to apply advanced blueprint-reading and welding-symbol knowledge
Work with multiple welding processes, cranes, and fabrication equipment
Long-term career and skill-development potential
Benefits Upon Permanent Hire Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
PTO/Vacation
Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Bring Your Structural Fitting Expertise If you have 27 years of structural fitting and welding experience, are highly knowledgeable in interpreting engineering drawings and welding symbols, and can independently produce accurate structural steel fit-ups, we want to hear from you.
Apply today for this Structural Fitter opportunity in Houston, TX 77064.
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About Openwork Openwork has more than 50 years of experience connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are committed to helping people build rewarding careers while supporting employers with exceptional talent.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Company Description Openwork is a candidate-focused staffing company on a mission to bring ease, accessibility, and thoughtfulness to an industry we've held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there's more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream job, career, or team is a really good place to start.
Company Description Openwork is a candidate-focused staffing company on a mission to bring ease, accessibility, and thoughtfulness to an industry we've held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there's more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream job, career, or team is a really good place to start.
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77064, US
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