Fabrication Fitter Welder

Position Summary

We are searching for a skilled Fabrication Fitter/Welder to join our client’s team in Indianapolis, IN. In this position, you will be responsible for completing assigned welding tasks as part of a team to produce customer fabrication orders accurately and on schedule. This role emphasizes maintaining high productivity and safety standards while adhering to all company safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

 Set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. Perform welding on components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
Operate safety equipment and adhere to safe work habits to maintain a safe working environment
Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies before welding using tools such as straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
Examine workpieces for defects and measure them with straightedges or templates to ensure they meet specifications
Weld using various materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys. Prepare surfaces by cleaning and removing contaminants
Select and install torches, tips, filler rods, and flux according to welding specifications or the types and thicknesses of metals.
Process Monitoring: Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent issues such as overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material
Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan and execute welding operations
Mark or tag materials with job numbers, piece marks, and other identifiers as required
Detect faulty equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors. Clean or degrease parts as needed and repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts
 Fabricate products to match production specifications, including material thickness, width, length, and welding procedures
Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures including PPE requirements

Qualifications & Skills

Minimum of 1 year of industrial fabrication welding experience; ability to pass a weld test may be required
Ability to read and follow blueprints and job specifications
Basic computer skills and familiarity with welding tools and equipment
High School diploma or GED required; vocational school or related on-the-job experience preferred
Careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks
Reliable and responsible, with a strong commitment to fulfilling obligations
Flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions and tasks
Capable of working independently and managing tasks effectively
 Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks

Employment Type & Compensation

This is a Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire position
Pay rate is $23.50 - $24.50 per hour, based on experience
Application Window: Open until filled

Work Schedule

1st Shift | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Benefits

Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Bereavement Leave
Retirement, 401(k)
Personal Advancement

Employer Information
This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.