Fabrication Metalworker (Fitter)

Alaskan Copper WorksHuman Resources2958 6th Avenue SouthSeattle, Washington 98134(206) 382-7344

We will be accepting applications for this job opening only between the opening and closing dates. Individuals who meet all of the requirements will be considered for an interview. 

Date Opened:  August 3,2026

Job Title: Fabrication Metalworker (Fitter)

Pay Rate: $22.00 - $25.00 hourly (DOE)

Hours of Work: Day shift: 6:30 am to 3:00 pm

Location: 3405 6th Avenue South, Seattle, WA. 98134

Representation: After 30 days, required to become a dues paying or financial core member of Sheetmetal Workers Local Union No. 66.

Job Summary: Fit and assemble tanks, pipes, and heat exchangers.

Requirements To Be Considered For Position:

• 1. Application must be filled out completely by the Applicant.
• 2. Meet all of the Required Essential Job Skills/Experience.
• 3. Must be able to work any shift.
• 4. Work overtime when required.
• 5. Willing to comply with company rules and policies.
• 6. Pass pre-employment drug screen.

• Required Essential Job Skills/Experience:

  1. At least 3 years of experience pipe and plate fitting, preferably with stainless steel.2. Must be able to read blueprints and specifications.3. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and up to 100 lbs. rarely.4. Accurately read tape measure to 1/16”.5. Able to read, write, understand and communicate in English.Desirable Job Skills/Experience:

   Ability to operate shear, press brake, drills, and grinders.

  Required Essential Job Functions/Duties:

• 1. Layout and prepare components for tanks, heat exchanger assembly and pipe spooling.
• 2. Work off blueprints; fit up tanks, heat exchangers and pipe spooling.
• 3. Directing activities of Welders, Assistant Fabrication Metalworkers and Helpers who may be assisting.
• 4. When specified, hydrotest.

• Non-Essential Functions/Duties:

  1. Mark and prepare units for shipping.2. Clean and deburr.

  Benefits:

  1. Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance.2. Paid Holidays.3. Life insurance and short term disability insurance.4. 401(k) and profit sharing plans.Accommodations:

  Considered on an individual basis.Physical Requirements:

  1. This position requires the following in an 8-hour workday:

  Total At One Time (Hours)Total During Entire 8-Hour Day

  Standing: 2 1/2 hours 7 hours

  Walking: 2 minutes 20 minutes

  Sitting: breaks breaks

  2. Movement of objects and strength required for this job:

  Lifting:Carrying:

  To 5 lbs.: FREQUENTLY (34-66%)         FREQUENTLY (34-66%)

  6-10 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)      OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

  11-20 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)    OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

  21-25 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)    OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

  26-50 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)     OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

  51-100 lbs.: RARELY RARELY

  3. Required repetitive use of hands:

  Simply Grasping: YES Pushing & Pulling: YESFine Manipulating: YES

  4. Repetitive Actions/Movements Involving the Feet:

  Right Foot: NO Left Foot: NOBoth: NO

  5. Worker Positions Required in the Performance of this Job:

  Climbing: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-33%)   Balancing: NEVER

  Bending: FREQUENTLY (34-66%) Stooping: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-34%)

  Kneeling: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-34%)  Crouching: OCCASIONALLY (1-34%)

  Crawling: RARELY   Reaching: OCCASIONALLY (1-34%)

  Climbing: Depending upon the work and job being performed, a worker may step 15-18' off the ground onto a work slab. On some days this may occur 4-5 times/hour; other days may not require work which involves this stepping up and down.

  6. Sensory Requirements:

• Talking and/or Hearing: YES
• Seeing: Acuity: YES
• Depth Perception: YES
• Field of Vision: YES
• Accommodation: YES
• Color Vision: NO

• 7. Environmental Conditions That Are Found in the Work Site:

  PHYSICAL SURROUNDINGS: X Inside (75% of time)

  _ Outside (75% of time)

  _ Both (equal amounts)

  TEMPERATURE: X Cold (enough to cause bodily discomfort)

  _ Hot (enough to cause bodily discomfort)

  _ Variations (sufficient to cause bodily reactions)

  WET: _ Contact with water and/or other liquids

  HUMID: _ Moisture content sufficient to cause bodily discomfort

  NOISE: X Sufficient to require hearing protection

  VIBRATION: _ Sufficient to cause repeated motion or continuous shock

  HAZARDS: X Risk of bodily injury present

  FUMES: _ Smoke or vapors resulting from combustion or chemical reaction

  ODORS: _ Toxic or non-toxic smells

  TOXIC CONDITIONS: _ Exposure to disabling fumes, dusts, gases, vapors, mists or liquids that  may cause bodily harm.

  DUST: _ Small particles that may cause occupational disease

  POOR VENTILATION: _ Exposure to drafts or insufficient    movement of air