Openwork
Structural Fitter
Houston, Texas•Full-time
$20 - $28 hourly
$20 - $28 hourly
About the Job
Now Hiring: Structural Fitter
Location: Houston, TX 77064
Pay: $20.00–$23.00 per hour | Up to $28.00 per hour for experienced Welder-Fitters | Weekly Pay
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire
Pay: $20.00–$23.00 per hour | Up to $28.00 per hour for experienced Welder-Fitters | Weekly Pay
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire
Build Your Career in Structural Fabrication
Openwork is seeking an experienced Structural Fitter to join a fast-paced manufacturing and fabrication facility in Houston, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled fitter who can read blueprints, fit structural steel, perform tack welding, and safely operate fabrication equipment.
Candidates with strong structural fitting and welding experience may qualify for pay up to $28.00 per hour, depending on experience.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Fit and fabricate structural steel according to blueprints and engineering drawings.
- Identify, measure, lay out, cut, prepare, deburr, align, and fit materials.
- Clamp, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt components into position.
- Perform fitting and welding using approved procedures, including GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW.
- Read weld symbols, job travelers, and fabrication specifications.
- Inspect completed work for defects and verify specifications.
- Monitor fitting, burning, and welding to prevent warping or material distortion.
- Use welding torches, cutting equipment, jigs, fixtures, and fabrication tools.
- Move materials and components using forklifts, overhead cranes, and jib cranes.
- Follow material traceability, PPE, and company safety procedures.
- Maintain required tools and report defective materials or equipment.
What We're Looking For:
- 2–7 years of structural fitting and/or welding experience.
- Strong structural steel fitting and fabrication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and weld symbols.
- Knowledge of proper tack-welding procedures.
- Experience with welding and cutting tools and equipment.
- Experience safely operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and jib cranes.
- Ability to work effectively with helpers and other fabrication team members.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Trade school or Vo-Tech training preferred.
- Certified Welder is a plus.
- Strong safety awareness, quality focus, and dependable work habits.
Work Environment:
- Climate-controlled manufacturing facility.
- Moderate noise levels within OSHA limits.
- Ability to lift 25–50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, communicate, and remain active throughout an 8-hour shift.
- Required PPE must be worn when performing welding and fabrication work.
Benefits Upon Permanent Hire:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- PTO/Vacation.
- Long-Term Disability.
- Life insurance.
Why Join Openwork?
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Weekly pay.
- Consistent first-shift schedule.
- Opportunity for long-term career growth.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Structural Fitter or Welder-Fitter with strong blueprint-reading and structural fabrication skills, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today for this Structural Fitter opportunity in Houston, TX 77064, or visit Openwork to explore additional career opportunities.
About Openwork
Openwork has more than 50 years of experience connecting talented professionals with leading employers. We are committed to helping people find meaningful work and build rewarding careers.
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