Structure Fitter Welder
Claremore, OK, USA
USD 20-24 / hour
Posted on Sep 1, 2026
Structure Fitter Welder
Job Description
Job SummaryThe structural fitter welder constructs, positions, and joins metal parts like I-beams, columns, and plates using specialized welding and fitting techniques. [1, 2]
Key Responsibilities
Requirements and Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
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- Layout and Fit-Up: Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings to measure, align, and tack heavy steel parts.
- Welding Operations: Perform GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), or stick welding to secure and finalize assemblies.
- Material Preparation: Bevel, grind, clean, and shape metal components using hand tools, grinders, and torches.
- Quality Inspection: Verify dimensions using tape measures, squares, and weld gauges to meet industry standards.
- Safety and Maintenance: Wear required PPE, maintain a clean work area, and keep tools in safe working order (guidelines via Indeed). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Requirements and Qualifications
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- Experience: 2 to 5 years of verifiable fitting and welding experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
- Technical Skills: Strong blueprint reading, math aptitude, and proficiency with shop tools and cranes.
- Certifications: Ability to pass standard plate weld tests (such as an Open Root 3G test).
- Physical Demands: Ability to stand for long shifts and regularly lift heavy materials up to 50–70 lbs. [1, 2]
Meet Your Recruiter
Christy Wylie
Branch Manager- Claremore/Pryor
Christy has been in the staffing industry since 2005 and joined the American StaffCorp team in Claremore in 2018 as a Staffing Professional. In 2023 she was promoted to Staffing Manager overseeing the operations in Claremore and Pryor, Oklahoma. Christy has a strong focus on the relationships between her clients and the candidates she works with. She is highly involved in the Claremore community and is passionate about helping people succeed and will go the extra mile for you.