Fitter – Structural / Fabrication

Fitter – Structural / Fabrication

Pay:Competitive – Based on Experience
Location:Tulsa, OK
Shift:Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Schedule:10-Hour Shifts | 4-Day Workweek
Job Type:Temp-to-Hire
Job Order #:140749

Position Overview

Stand-By Personnel is seeking an experienced Fitter to join a manufacturing and fabrication operation in Tulsa. This position is responsible for reading blueprints, laying out and fitting structural steel or fabricated components, and preparing assemblies for final welding.

The ideal candidate has previous fitting experience, strong blueprint-reading and measurement skills, and the ability to independently position, align, and tack components according to specifications.

This position offers a consistent four-day Monday–Thursday schedule with 10-hour shifts.

Required Experience & Skills

• Previous fitting experience required
• Strong blueprint and fabrication drawing interpretation skills
• Ability to measure, lay out, and fit components according to specifications
• Experience fitting structural steel or fabricated components
• Tack welding experience
• Strong shop math and measurement skills
• Ability to accurately use tape measures, squares, and levels
• Experience using grinders and basic fabrication tools
• Strong attention to dimensional accuracy and workmanship
• Ability to work independently and as part of a fabrication team
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Strong commitment to workplace and fabrication safety

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and shop specifications
• Review assigned work before beginning fabrication
• Measure and lay out materials according to required dimensions
• Position and align structural or fabricated components
• Fit components according to applicable drawings and specifications
• Assemble parts in preparation for final welding
• Tack weld components to maintain proper fit and alignment
• Verify dimensions throughout the fitting process
• Check components for square, level, and proper positioning
• Identify and correct fit-up concerns
• Use grinders and other hand tools for material preparation
• Prepare fitted assemblies for final welding
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Follow all company quality and safety procedures
• Perform additional fitting and fabrication duties as assigned

Blueprint & Layout Responsibilities

Candidates must be able to confidently:

• Read fabrication blueprints
• Interpret shop drawings
• Identify dimensions and component locations
• Follow applicable fabrication specifications
• Lay out materials accurately
• Determine proper component positioning
• Verify dimensions before tack-up
• Identify discrepancies between materials and drawings
• Communicate drawing or fabrication concerns when necessary

Fitting & Assembly Responsibilities

• Measure and position components
• Align structural and fabricated materials
• Verify proper fit-up
• Square and level assemblies
• Tack components in position
• Check dimensions after tack-up
• Prepare assemblies for final welding
• Make fit-up adjustments when required
• Maintain accurate workmanship throughout fabrication

Tools & Equipment

Candidates may regularly use:

• Tape measures
• Squares
• Levels
• Grinders
• Welding equipment for tack-up
• Basic hand tools
• Power tools
• Other fitting and fabrication equipment

Quality Responsibilities

• Verify dimensions before and after fit-up
• Inspect component alignment
• Maintain required tolerances
• Check assemblies for square and level
• Identify incorrect or damaged materials
• Correct fit-up concerns before final welding
• Maintain consistent quality throughout fabrication
• Help prevent improperly fitted assemblies from moving to the next production stage

Preferred Qualifications

• Structural Fitter experience
• Heavy fabrication experience
• Structural steel experience
• Advanced blueprint-reading skills
• Tack welding experience
• Fabrication layout experience
• Strong tape measure and shop math skills
• Grinding and material-preparation experience
• Previous manufacturing or industrial fabrication experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout a 10-hour shift
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, carrying, positioning, pushing, and pulling
• Manual dexterity required for measuring, fitting, tack welding, and tool operation
• Ability to safely handle steel and fabricated components
• Comfortable performing physically demanding fabrication work throughout the shift
• Ability to safely wear all required PPE

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing and fabrication shop
• Regular work around structural steel, fabricated components, grinders, welding equipment, and shop tools
• Hands-on position requiring frequent blueprint reading, measuring, fitting, and tack welding
• Quality-focused environment requiring accurate dimensions and proper component alignment
• Consistent Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM schedule
• Strong emphasis on safety, quality, craftsmanship, and dependable attendance

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Four-day Monday–Thursday workweek
• 10-hour shifts
• Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays normally off
• Long-term temp-to-hire opportunity
• Weekly pay
• Utilize advanced fitting and blueprint-reading skills
• Hands-on structural and metal fabrication experience
• Opportunity to develop additional layout, tack welding, and fabrication skills
• Excellent fit for experienced Fitters looking for a consistent weekday schedule and long-term opportunity

Ready to Apply?

Apply today for immediate consideration or call/text 918-582-0522 for more information.

You can also apply in person at:

Stand-By Personnel – Tulsa Skilled Division
1531 E. 2nd St.
Tulsa, OK 74120
Monday–Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM