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Timken

Fit Up Inspector

Los Alamitos, CA · On-site

$24 - $32/hr

The Fit Up Inspector is a critical and demanding position, which job duties entail meeting quality and daily production demands, in addition to the final assembly of domestic and international ...

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Fit Up Welder

Hanahan, SC · On-site

Fit Up Welder Work Location : Hanahan, SC Job Type: Contract Responsibilities: - job title: Fit Up Welder Experienced welder must be able to lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble ...

The Timken Company

Fit Up Inspector

Los Alamitos, CA · On-site

$24 - $32/hr

The Fit Up Inspector is a critical and demanding position, which job duties entail meeting quality and daily production demands, in addition to the final assembly of domestic and international ...

Timken

Fit Up Inspector

Los Alamitos, CA · On-site

$24 - $32/hr

The Fit Up Inspector is a critical and demanding position, which job duties entail meeting quality and daily production demands, in addition to the final assembly of domestic and international ...

The Timken Company

Fit Up Inspector

Los Alamitos, CA · On-site

$24 - $32/hr

The Fit Up Inspector is a critical and demanding position, which job duties entail meeting quality and daily production demands, in addition to the final assembly of domestic and international ...

Terex

Fit Up Welder

Mount Vernon, MO

$20 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Fit Up Welder Position Summary: Fitting and Welding of conveyor components Responsibilities * Fabricating and Welding of conveyors * Compliance with all Safety rules and regulations * Utilize and ...

Terex Corporation

Fit Up Welder

Mount Vernon, MO

$25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Fit Up Welder Position Summary: Fitting and Welding of conveyor components Responsibilities * Fabricating and Welding of conveyors * Compliance with all Safety rules and regulations * Utilize and ...

Terex Corporation

Fit Up Welder

Mount Vernon, MO · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Fit Up Welder Position Summary: Fitting and Welding of conveyor components Responsibilities * Fabricating and Welding of conveyors * Compliance with all Safety rules and regulations * Utilize and ...

Bountiful Enterprises LLC

Fit Up - Weld

Humansville, MO · On-site

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

  • PTO

An effective Team Member is a key contributor to the structural steel fabrication team and tasked with producing quality fabricated steel assemblies. This individual demonstrates technical expertise ...

Exyte GmbH

$16.50 - $20.50/hr

Discover your exciting role Join our Nampa team as a Fit-Up Production Technician, where your attention to detail, reliability, and strong work ethic will play a key role in delivering high-quality ...

Exyte Group

Fit-Up Production Technician

Nampa, ID · On-site

$20/hr

Discover your exciting role Join our Nampa team as a Fit-Up Production Technician, where your attention to detail, reliability, and strong work ethic will play a key role in delivering high-quality ...

Seyer Industries Inc.

Welder - fit up skills desirable

Saint Peters, MO · On-site

$18.75 - $24.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are looking for a Highly Skilled Welder to read and interpret blueprints, models, and work instructions to set-up and weld tight-tolerance parts using GTAW and GMAW, while maintaining quality and ...

Seyer Industries

Welder - fit up skills desirable

Saint Peters, MO

$18.75 - $24.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are looking for a Highly Skilled Welder to read and interpret blueprints, models, and work instructions to set-up and weld tight-tolerance parts using GTAW and GMAW, while maintaining quality and ...

Seyer Industries Inc.

Welder - fit up skills desirable

Saint Peters, MO · On-site

$18.75 - $24.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are looking for a Highly Skilled Welder to read and interpret blueprints, models, and work instructions to set-up and weld tight-tolerance parts using GTAW and GMAW, while maintaining quality and ...

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How much do fit up jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for fit up in the United States is $20.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fit up?

Fit Up jobs refer to roles in the manufacturing and construction industries where workers are responsible for assembling and aligning metal parts, such as beams, plates, or pipes, before they are welded or joined together. Fit Up technicians or fitters ensure that components are accurately positioned according to blueprints or specifications, using tools and measuring instruments to check alignment and fit. Their work is critical for ensuring the structural integrity and quality of the final assembly. Fit Up jobs require attention to detail, good spatial skills, and often experience with welding or fabrication processes.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a fit up technician?

To thrive as a Fit Up technician, you need a solid understanding of blueprint reading, welding techniques, and metal fabrication, often supported by vocational training or relevant certifications. Familiarity with tools such as measuring instruments, welding machines, and alignment systems is typically required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for ensuring precision and safety on the job. These competencies are essential for producing high-quality assemblies, maintaining workplace safety, and meeting project specifications in metalworking environments.

What are common challenges faced by fit up professionals during the assembly process, and how can they be overcome?

Fit Up professionals often encounter challenges such as misalignment of components, tight tolerances, and handling heavy or irregularly shaped parts. These issues can typically be managed through precise measurement, effective communication with welders and fabricators, and the use of proper tools and jigs to ensure accuracy. Maintaining attention to detail and adhering to safety protocols are essential for ensuring that assemblies meet quality standards and project timelines.

What is the difference between Fit Up vs Pipe Fitter?

AspectFit UpPipe Fitter
Primary RoleAssembling and aligning pipe sections before welding or joiningInstalling, assembling, and maintaining piping systems in various industries
Skills & CertificationsMeasuring, cutting, fitting, often requires welding certificationsPipe installation, welding, blueprint reading, often requires welding certifications
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, industrial plants, shipyardsIndustrial plants, construction sites, oil & gas facilities

While both Fit Up and Pipe Fitter roles involve working with piping systems, Fit Up focuses on the precise assembly and alignment of pipe sections prior to welding, whereas Pipe Fitters handle the installation, maintenance, and repair of entire piping systems. Both roles require similar skills and certifications, and they often work together on the same projects in industrial and construction environments.

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Infographic showing various Fit Up job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 13% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,910 per year, or $20.1 per hour.

Fit Up Inspector

Timken

Los Alamitos, CA • On-site

$24 - $32/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Timken rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 82 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

308th of 491 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Your Career Begins at Timken 
If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken.  Our associates make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion.

Purpose:

The Fit Up Inspector is a critical and demanding position, which job duties entail meeting quality and daily production demands, in addition to the final assembly of domestic and international bearings. The Fit Up Inspector is responsible for assuring all previous work has been completed and is up to standard before the final assembly process begins. The Fit Up Inspector conducts detailed visual and dimensional inspections utilizing various inspection gages and fixtures. The Fit Up Inspector determines the correct rolling elements to install into the bearings, records their final dimensions and processes bearings to Final Inspection. Most importantly Fit Up Inspectors are accountable for producing conforming bearings by applying both Work Instructions and Engine Manual criteria to every bearing overhauled.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reading Micrometers
  • Reading Dial Indicators
  • Setting up radial clearance gages and inspecting IRC
  • Setting up and inspecting race run-out
  • Using and reading dial calipers
  • Visual inspection to detect nicks, dings, dents, corrosion or fatigue
  • Visual inspection of rollers and retainers
  • Cleaning, washing and handling all components
  • Properly loading and staking of retainer tangs
  • Measuring Inspecting of roller end play
  • Inspecting face parallelism
  • Inspecting ring widths
  • Marking specialized identification marks such as X marks
  • Recognize race condition through IRC
  • Accuracy of visual checks for surface defects and dimensional conformance to specifications
  • Gauging advance measurement of bearing geometry using gauging equipment as well as calipers, micrometers and dial indicators
  • May assist in other areas not described as we flex associates to busy areas if their work slows
  • Follow Quality procedures, work instructions, and shop travelers
  • Safety and attention to detail to prevent injury to self and others

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

High School Diploma with prior experience inspecting radial clearance or have a min. 1 – ½ yrs. Exp. at bearing inspection

Aptitude in basic to advanced shop math

Experience or aptitude for reading gauges

Strong communication & interpersonal skills

Demonstrated computer aptitude

Problem Solving 

Self-motivated team player

Pay Range: $24 -$32 an hour

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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The Timken Company designs a growing portfolio of engineered bearings and power transmission products that improve the reliability and efficiency of global machinery and equipment to move the world forward. Timken posted $3.8 billion in sales in 2019 and employs more than 17,000 people globally, operating from 42 countries. Why Choose Timken?

Industry

Industrial machinery manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Canton, OH, US

Year founded

1899

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