Structural & Pipe Fitters – Day Shift

Structural & Pipe Fitters – Day Shift | Immediate Openings

Pay: $24.00–$28.00 per hour (Based on Experience)
Location: Tulsa, OK
Shift: Monday–Saturday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Overtime Hours: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Type: Long-Term Fabrication Project
Experience: Minimum 2 Years Required
Job Order #: 153743

Position Overview

Stand-By Personnel is immediately hiring experienced Structural Fitters and Pipe Fitters for a large-scale, long-term fabrication project in the Tulsa area. These positions involve fitting, aligning, measuring, and preparing structural steel and pipe components for welding in a fast-paced heavy industrial environment.

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of structural or pipe fitting experience and be comfortable working primarily with carbon steel, with some stainless steel fabrication.

Strong blueprint-reading, layout, measurement, and fit-up skills are essential. Candidates should also be familiar with MIG, Flux Core, and TIG welding processes and be capable of preparing components for structural and pipe welding.

This opportunity offers competitive pay, extended shifts, overtime opportunities, and long-term project potential.

Required Experience & Skills

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  Minimum 2 years of Structural or Pipe Fitting experience required
  
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  Previous carbon steel fabrication experience
  
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  Ability to read and interpret fabrication blueprints
  
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  Ability to read and follow technical drawings
  
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  Strong tape-measure and measurement skills
  
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  Experience performing structural or pipe layout
  
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  Strong component fit-up and alignment skills
  
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  Ability to prepare weld joints
  
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  Experience positioning structural steel or pipe components
  
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  Familiarity with MIG welding processes
  
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  Familiarity with Flux Core welding processes
  
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  Familiarity with TIG welding processes
  
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  Ability to work with carbon steel and some stainless steel
  
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  Ability to perform tack welding as required
  
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  Strong attention to dimensional accuracy and workmanship
  
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  Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced fabrication environment
  
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  Strong commitment to workplace safety
  
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  Dependable attendance and punctuality
  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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  Fit structural steel and pipe components according to specifications
  
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  Read and interpret fabrication blueprints
  
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  Follow applicable drawings and work instructions
  
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  Measure and lay out materials for fabrication
  
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  Position structural and pipe components
  
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  Align materials before welding
  
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  Prepare weld joints
  
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  Perform tack welding as required
  
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  Verify component positioning and fit-up
  
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  Maintain required dimensions and tolerances
  
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  Grind and prepare materials when necessary
  
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  Inspect completed fit-up work for accuracy
  
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  Identify alignment or dimensional concerns
  
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  Make applicable fit-up corrections
  
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  Work closely with Welders and fabrication personnel
  
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  Support MIG, Flux Core, and TIG welding operations
  
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  Maintain consistent production standards
  
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  Keep assigned work areas clean and organized
  
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  Follow all company safety procedures and PPE requirements
  
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  Perform additional fitting and fabrication duties as assigned
  

Structural Fitting Responsibilities

Structural Fitters may regularly perform:

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  Structural steel layout
  
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  Component positioning
  
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  Structural fit-up
  
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  Material alignment
  
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  Measurement verification
  
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  Joint preparation
  
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  Tack welding
  
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  Grinding and material preparation
  
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  Structural assembly
  
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  Finished fit-up inspection
  

Candidates must be comfortable working with structural steel components and maintaining dimensional accuracy throughout the fabrication process.

Pipe Fitting Responsibilities

Pipe Fitters may regularly perform:

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  Pipe component layout
  
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  Pipe positioning and alignment
  
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  Joint preparation
  
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  Pipe fit-up
  
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  Measurement verification
  
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  Tack welding
  
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  Preparing pipe assemblies for welding
  
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  Checking component orientation
  
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  Inspecting completed fit-up
  
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  Supporting fabrication and welding operations
  

Previous hands-on pipe fitting experience is important for candidates applying for pipe-focused assignments.

Carbon Steel & Stainless Steel Fabrication

The majority of fabrication work involves carbon steel, with some stainless steel work.

Candidates should be comfortable:

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  Handling carbon steel materials
  
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  Preparing structural components
  
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  Preparing pipe components
  
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  Performing accurate fit-up
  
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  Maintaining dimensional requirements
  
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  Working with stainless steel when assigned
  
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  Following applicable material and fabrication specifications
  

Welding Processes

The fabrication operation utilizes:

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  MIG / GMAW
  
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  Flux Core / FCAW
  
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  TIG / GTAW
  

Candidates should understand the preparation and fit-up requirements associated with these welding processes.

Blueprint Reading & Layout

Candidates must be able to:

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  Read structural and pipe fabrication blueprints
  
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  Interpret applicable drawings
  
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  Identify required dimensions
  
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  Accurately use a tape measure
  
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  Determine component positioning
  
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  Follow layout requirements
  
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  Verify alignment
  
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  Check fit-up against specifications
  
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  Identify dimensional discrepancies
  
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  Make adjustments before welding
  

Fit-Up & Joint Preparation

Responsibilities may include:

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  Measuring materials
  
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  Marking layout locations
  
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  Positioning components
  
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  Aligning structural steel or pipe
  
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  Preparing weld joints
  
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  Tack welding components
  
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  Grinding materials
  
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  Checking joint fit
  
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  Verifying dimensions
  
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  Correcting alignment concerns
  

Accuracy during fit-up is essential to maintaining the quality and structural integrity of completed assemblies.

Required 3G Vertical Weld Test

Candidates must successfully complete a 3G Vertical Weld Test.

The required test includes:

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  Prepare and clean the test plates
  
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  Fit and tack the plates together with no gap
  
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  Position the test plate vertically
  
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  Perform the required vertical welding procedure
  
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  Complete the applicable weld passes
  
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  Back gouge or grind the backside to clean metal
  
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  Reposition the plate as required
  
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  Weld the backside of the test plate
  

Candidates should arrive prepared to demonstrate proper joint preparation, fit-up, welding technique, and attention to weld quality.

Quality Responsibilities

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  Verify completed fit-up meets applicable specifications
  
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  Check component alignment
  
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  Maintain dimensional accuracy
  
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  Inspect prepared weld joints
  
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  Identify obvious defects or fit-up concerns
  
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  Make applicable corrections
  
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  Maintain consistent workmanship
  
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  Communicate quality concerns promptly
  
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  Help prevent improperly fitted components from advancing through fabrication
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Structural Fitter experience
  
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  Pipe Fitter experience
  
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  Heavy industrial fabrication experience
  
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  Carbon steel fabrication experience
  
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  Stainless steel fabrication experience
  
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  Advanced blueprint-reading skills
  
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  Structural layout experience
  
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  Pipe layout experience
  
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  MIG welding experience
  
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  Flux Core welding experience
  
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  TIG welding experience
  
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  3G welding experience
  
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  Back-gouging experience
  
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  Heavy fabrication project experience
  

Physical Requirements

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  Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
  
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  Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, carrying, positioning, pushing, and pulling
  
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  Ability to safely handle structural steel and pipe materials
  
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  Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required for fitting and fabrication
  
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  Ability to work in various fitting and welding positions
  
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  Comfortable performing physically demanding fabrication work
  
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  Ability to maintain productivity throughout extended shifts
  
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  Ability to safely work around welding equipment, grinders, sparks, heat, and industrial machinery
  
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  Ability to wear all required PPE
  

Schedule & Overtime

Regular Shift: Monday–Saturday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Overtime Hours: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Candidates must be comfortable working extended shifts and overtime as required by production demands.

Work Environment

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  Heavy industrial fabrication facility
  
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  Primarily carbon steel fabrication with some stainless steel work
  
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  Regular work around structural steel, pipe components, welding equipment, and fabrication machinery
  
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  Hands-on fitting, layout, alignment, joint preparation, and inspection
  
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  Fast-paced production environment
  
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  Extended shifts and overtime opportunities
  
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  Long-term fabrication project with significant growth potential
  
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  Strong emphasis on safety, fit-up accuracy, weld quality, productivity, and dependable attendance
  

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

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  Competitive pay of $24.00–$28.00/hour, based on experience
  
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  Immediate openings available
  
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  Large-scale, long-term fabrication project
  
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  Significant overtime opportunities
  
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  Utilize structural and pipe fitting experience
  
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  Work primarily with carbon steel and some stainless steel
  
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  Hands-on fabrication and welding responsibilities
  
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  Utilize MIG, Flux Core, and TIG knowledge
  
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  Opportunity to contribute to a growing fabrication project
  
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  Excellent opportunity for experienced Fitters looking for substantial, long-term industrial work in Tulsa
  

Ready to Apply?

Apply today for immediate consideration and reference Job Order #153743.

Apply online 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