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Structural Fitter
Structural Fitter
Locations: Houston, TX 77051 & 77029
Day and Night Shifts Available
Pay: $20.00–$30.00/hour DOE (Depending on Experience)
Night Shift Premium: Additional 10% shift differential on top of the offered rate
Overview
Apache Workforce is hiring experienced Structural Fitters to support steel fabrication and assembly operations for industrial manufacturing partners. This role focuses on layout, fitting, cutting, and preparing structural materials prior to welding and final assembly.
Structural Fitters play a critical role in ensuring accuracy, alignment, and proper preparation of materials used in heavy industrial fabrication.
What You’ll Be Doing
Structural Fitters are responsible for:
- Laying out, measuring, cutting, and fitting structural steel components
- Preparing joints and materials for welding and fabrication
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, fabrication drawings, and layout instructions
- Using torches, beveling tools, and machining equipment for material preparation
- Performing tack welding to hold assemblies in place
- Verifying alignment, dimensions, and fit-up using measuring tools
- Completing basic inspection documentation when required
- Grinding, finishing, and preparing materials using hand and power tools
- Maintaining safe, clean, and organized work areas
- Supporting welders and fabrication teams as needed during production flow
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 5 years of structural fitting or fabrication experience
- Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings
- Experience with layout work, fit-up, and structural steel preparation
- Basic welding knowledge (tack welding experience preferred)
- Skilled in torch cutting, beveling, and material prep tools
- Strong math and measurement skills for layout and alignment work
- Knowledge of structural shapes, steel sizes, and fabrication materials
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal)
Work Environment
Work is performed in a heavy industrial fabrication shop and may include:
- Exposure to non-climate-controlled environments (heat, cold, noise)
- Standing, walking, bending, and repetitive movement for extended periods
- Lifting materials up to 50 lbs frequently
- Climbing, kneeling, and overhead work as required
- Use of full PPE including steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and hard hat
- Shifts up to 10 hours per day, up to 6 days per week depending on production needs
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Weekly pay
- Access to multiple industrial fabrication opportunities
- Long-term placement potential
- Career growth opportunities in skilled trades
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off for eligible employees
- Team-oriented, safety-focused environment
Pay Range:
$20.00 – $30.00/hr (based on experience, skill level, and assignment)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Apache Workforce is an equal opportunity employer and connects qualified candidates with employment opportunities regardless of background.
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