At least 5 years
This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
85% STARs in role.
Job Title: Fitter
Job Description
This role focuses on reading and interpreting blueprints, laying out and fitting steel components, and preparing materials for welding in a custom fabrication environment. You ensure that metal structures are accurately assembled according to specifications and meet quality and dimensional standards.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret blueprints accurately to perform layout and fit-up of steel components.
- Lay out, align, and fit metal parts prior to welding, ensuring precise assembly according to drawings.
- Use measuring tools such as tape measures, gauges, squares, and calipers to verify dimensions and tolerances.
- Prepare materials for fabrication by cutting, grinding, beveling, and cleaning surfaces to ready them for welding.
- Position, clamp, and secure parts to maintain correct alignment during welding and assembly.
- Inspect fit-ups and completed assemblies to confirm they meet quality, structural, and dimensional requirements.
- Collaborate with welders and fabricators to complete custom projects based on client specifications.
- Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition and follow safe work practices in the shop.
Essential Skills
- Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, including passing a blueprint reading test.
- 3–5 years of experience as a fitter working with steel structures and assemblies.
- Proficiency in fitting, aligning, and preparing metal components for welding and assembly.
- Hands-on experience in a custom weld or fabrication shop environment.
- Experience with MIG welding and flux core welding in structural applications.
- Skilled in using hand tools and measuring devices such as tape measures, gauges, squares, and calipers.
- Ability to inspect and verify fit-ups and assemblies to meet quality and dimensional standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience working in a custom fabrication and welding shop.
- TIG welding experience is a major plus but not required.
- Comfort working with a variety of hand and power tools used in fabrication.
- Attention to detail and strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small shop team.
Why Work Here?
You join a small, hands-on fabrication environment where your technical skills directly shape custom projects for diverse clients. The shop offers steady first-shift hours that support work-life balance and provides opportunities to broaden your welding and fitting experience, including exposure to different processes and custom work. You work closely with a tight-knit team, gaining practical experience and contributing to high-quality, made-to-order solutions.
Work Environment
This role is based in a small custom fabrication and welding shop that focuses on made-to-order projects. The position operates on first shift, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The environment is not climate controlled and can be dusty and loud at times due to fabrication and welding activities. You work with steel structures and use equipment such as welding machines (including MIG and flux core), grinders, cutting tools, and a range of measuring instruments and hand tools. Appropriate work attire includes durable clothing and footwear suitable for a fabrication and welding shop setting.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Albany, IN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/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)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in New Albany,IN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Posting ID: JP-006220153