Welder Fitter

Welder Fitter Job Description We are seeking a skilled Welder Fitter to join our team, with openings available on both 1st shift (6am to 4:30pm) and 2nd shift (4:30pm to 3am) from Monday to Friday, including most Saturdays. The role involves heavy plate welding, working with 1", 2", and 3" steel using Flux Core welding techniques, primarily for the repair of steel mill and metal foundry equipment. The ideal candidate will be tasked with reading and interpreting blueprints to perform the initial fit-up of welded assemblies, communicating directly with engineering when required, and working with minimal supervision. Responsibilities Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, both detail and assembly. Perform initial fit-up of welded assemblies and communicate directly with engineering as required. Use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers. Operate overhead cranes with a capacity of up to 50 tons. Operate fork truck and man lift. Manually lift 20-25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Perform heavy plate welding with structural steel using Flux Core and MIG welding techniques. Essential Skills 3 years of experience in blueprint reading. Experience with 1 inch plate fitting and welding. 3 years of experience in Flux Core/MIG welding. Compensation Range is from $19-$22 based on experience Required 2+ years of experience Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $46000.00 - $60000.00/yr. medical, dental, vision, 1 week pto after 1 year of service Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in WATERFORD,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.