Welder Fitter in Waterford

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Welder Fitter
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Welder Fitter for our 2nd shift, running from 6 PM to 6 AM, Monday through Friday. Our team offers flexible scheduling, with many employees choosing to work from 4 AM to 4 PM to enjoy weekends off. This role involves reading and interpreting blueprints to perform the initial fit-up of welded assemblies, communicating directly with engineering when necessary, and working with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, both detail and assembly.
• Perform initial fit-up of welded assemblies using pre-cut steel plates.
• Communicate directly with engineering as required.
• Use forklifts and overhead cranes proficiently.
• Operate overhead cranes up to 50-ton capacity and fork trucks.
• Manually lift 20-25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Collaborate with AWS certified welders to complete welding tasks.
• Use micrometers and precision measuring instruments.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of blueprint reading experience.
• Experience with 1-inch plate fitting and welding.
• 5 years of Flux Core/MIG welding experience.
• 5 years of fitting experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with heavy plate and structural welding.
• Ability to lay down rods and fillets.
• Proficiency in MIG, Flux Core, and fabrication techniques.

Why Work Here?

Join a company with a strong focus on technical excellence and career growth. With a dedicated team and a Welding/Fitting Foreman set to retire soon, this is an opportunity to advance and potentially grow into a leadership role.

Work Environment

Our facility spans 9 acres with over 100,000 square feet under the roof. We have state-of-the-art equipment, including 34 overhead and jib cranes with a 40-ton capacity in the machine shop and a 65-ton capacity in the fab shop. Enjoy a modern workspace with a variety of advanced welding and machining equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of WATERFORD, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $46000.00 - $60000.00/yr.

Medical, dental, vision, 401k, company uniforms

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in WATERFORD,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 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, , , , , , veteran status, , , , genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

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