Job Description

Job Summary

The Structural Welder/Fitter is responsible for fitting, fabricating, and welding structural steel components according to blueprints and specifications. This role requires strong layout, fitting, and welding skills to ensure all work meets safety, quality, and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and structural specifications
• Fit and assemble structural steel components including beams, columns, plates, stairs, handrails, and frames
• Perform welding using approved processes (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, or SAW as required)
• Accurately measure, cut, tack, and align materials prior to welding
• Use tools such as grinders, torches, saws, levels, squares, and layout equipment
• Ensure welds meet AWS and project quality standards
• Inspect completed work for accuracy and structural soundness
• Follow all safety policies and OSHA regulations
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Communicate with supervisors, inspectors, and other trades as needed
• Assist with troubleshooting fit-up or fabrication issues

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Structural Welder/Fitter
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols
• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication and erection practices
• Proficiency in at least one welding process (stick, flux-core, MIG)
• Ability to pass welding tests per AWS or company standards
• Solid understanding of job-site safety requirements
• Dependable with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certification (D1.1 or equivalent)
• Experience with flux-core welding on structural steel
• NCCER certification
• Experience working in fabrication shops and/or field erection
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50–75 lbs
• Frequent standing, bending, climbing, and kneeling
• Ability to work at heights and in various weather conditions
• Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tuscaloosa, AL.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Tuscaloosa,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

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.

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