Welder/Fitter

Location: Export, PA (Pittsburgh Area)
Schedule: Full-Time | 1st and 2nd Shift Opportunities Available

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Welder/Fitter to join our fabrication team. This position is responsible for fitting, welding, and assembling carbon steel and stainless steel components in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have experience reading blueprints, interpreting welding symbols, and producing high-quality welds in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Fit and weld carbon steel and stainless steel components according to project specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and AWS welding symbols.
• Position, align, clamp, and secure parts using fixtures, jigs, and other fabrication tools.
• Perform vertical, overhead, and specialized welds while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Inspect, clean, and finish completed welds to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Operate basic manual lathes and assist with general fabrication activities as needed.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Follow all workplace safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.
• Assist with material handling, rigging, and crane operations when required.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

• Prior welding, fitting, fabrication, or related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience working with carbon steel and stainless steel is highly desirable.
• Ability to perform structural and fabrication welding in various positions.

Certifications

• ASME Section IX certification preferred but not required.

Technical Skills

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and AWS welding symbols.
• Knowledge of welding techniques, fabrication processes, and metalworking practices.
• Experience using precision measuring tools and inspection equipment.
• Familiarity with safe crane, rigging, and material handling practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work in a manufacturing environment for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move materials in accordance with workplace safety guidelines.
• Comfortable working with welding equipment, fabrication tools, and industrial machinery.